Testing something new: Jasiel & Friends Podcast - Chidinma Episode

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THE JASIEL & FRIENDS PODCAST

Talking Venture Capital, M&A and Financial Literacy with Chidinma Okoli

Hey there,

No written issue this week — but that doesn’t mean I’m taking a break.

I’m testing something new: turning parts of this newsletter into a private podcast. The idea is simple — same ideas, same people, same tone — but in your ears, not your inbox.

So today, I’m sharing a pilot episode, available only to you as a paid subscriber. Think of this as a “balcony chat” — a more personal, looser take on the kinds of stories we already explore together.

🎙️ Episode 003: Chidinma Okoli on Venture Capital, Operating in Fintech, and Financial Literacy

In this one, I sat down with Chidinma to talk about everything from her shift from VC into ops, what real financial inclusion looks like on the continent, and how she’s thinking about impact beyond capital. Plus a few thoughts on curiosity, courage, and building for Africa.

👉 Click here to listen to the pilot podcast episode

(It’ll ask you to log in to Patreon — you won’t need to pay again. This is free for paid subscribers.)

If there’s interest, I’ll keep it going. If not, we tried something new. Either way, your opinion matters — just answer this one-question poll below:

Thanks as always for supporting this — it gives me the freedom to experiment with ideas like this, and your feedback shapes everything I do.

Talk soon (maybe in your headphones),

— Jasiel

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