From Cambridge to space tech, from startup trenches to the investor’s chair — Rumbi Makanga has seen how ambition, money, and risk collide.
In Part 2 of this extraordinary conversation, Chenai and Vimbai move from Rumbi’s roots to her rise: a career that spans consulting, deep tech, venture capital, and ecosystem building.
This is not a glossy success story. It’s a candid look at the reality behind the LinkedIn headlines:
The truth about space tech - what’s real, what’s hype, and why it matters for the African continent
Why some VCs seem to get starry-eyed over obviously sketchy founders
The number-one thing entrepreneurs raising capital underestimate (spoiler: it's your cap table construction)
What investors really look for when they write checks
And yes — Rumbi’s surprisingly strategic zombie apocalypse plan
Funny, sharp, and full of practical wisdom, this is a masterclass in risk, resilience, and the courage it takes to build the future.
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