Founderās Voyage is a podcast for the ones building in the dark, the ones failing forward, and the ones figuring it out as they go.
We bring you unfiltered conversations with founders whoāve faced the highs, and the lows. Just real lessons from the people in the arena.
Whether you're scaling a startup or sketching your first idea on a napkin, these are the stories that remind you you're not aloneāand the insights that help you move forward.
We are an entrepreneurial community united by a shared mission of shared learning and supporting each other.
Founderās Voyage is a podcast for the ones building in the dark, the ones failing forward, and the ones figuring it out as they go.
We bring you unfiltered conversations with founders whoāve faced the highs, and the lows. Just real lessons from the people in the arena.
Whether you're scaling a startup or sketching your first idea on a napkin, these are the stories that remind you you're not aloneāand the insights that help you move forward.
We are an entrepreneurial community united by a shared mission of shared learning and supporting each other.

Wycliffe is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, educator, and community leader dedicated to empowering young people and combating educational inequality, youth unemployment, and Africa's brain drain. As founder of Kosi Africa and Kosi Tech Initiatives, Wycliffe has mentored tens of thousands of youth, launched innovative sustainability projects in rural schools, and is pioneering grassroots-led innovation hubs to nurture the next generation of African leaders. Heās recognized for his Pan-African vision, hands-on community work, and commitment to sustainable impact through co-creation with local communities.
š” What Youāll Learn from Wycliffe's Journey:
šø Work With, Not For, the Community: Wycliffe stresses the power of genuinely collaborating with local communities, co-creating solutions, and leveraging local resources over top-down aid, leading to greater ownership and sustainable impact.
šø Mindset Shift as the Game-Changer: Breaking cycles of instant gratification and helping youth develop entrepreneurial thinking, anchored in mentorship and culture change, is critical to unlocking potential in challenging environments.
šø Building Resilient, Sustainable Initiatives: By focusing on revenue-generating and resource-sharing models, like environmental projects and in-kind partnerships, Wycliffeās approach reduces dependency on fickle donors and ensures long-term operational viability.
šø The āSoft Askā Approach: Instead of leading with monetary requests, cultivating authentic relationships, inviting partners to experience the mission firsthand, and collaborating on in-kind solutions opens lasting doors for funding and support.
You can connect with Wycliffe on ā LinkedInā to follow his journey.
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š Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón SĆ”nchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.
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