Foro Podcast
Foro Podcast
"Foro" means to climb. Foro is a space for entrepreneurs, business owners, artists, and the like to have open, honest conversations about their journey and experiences with success. Hear personal stories from the owners, changemakers, and tastemakers themselves.
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🎙️ New Episode: A Conversation with Sara Leedom, Co-Founder of Inkomoko
In this episode of the Foro Podcast, we sit down with Sara Leedom, co-founder and COO of Inkomoko, the company ranked #8 on the Financial Times' list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2025. Sara shares the journey behind building a business that supports refugee and local entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about inclusive business, African entrepreneurship, and building impactful organizations from the ground up.
🌍 More About Inkomoko
Founded in 2012 in Rwanda, Inkomoko has evolved from a business advisory service to a continental leader in inclusive finance and entrepreneurship development.
It operates in Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Chad, with plans to expand to eight countries by 2030.
Inkomoko has supported over 100,000 entrepreneurs, disbursed \$35 million in capital, created 60,000+ jobs, and impacted 1.2 million lives.
The organization has maintained a 97% loan repayment rate while serving primarily refugee and underserved communities.
Intending to reach 550,000 businesses and impact 7 million people by 2030, Inkomoko is redefining economic empowerment across Africa.
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One year from now, you could be holding your first book, launching your publishing startup, or finally hitting “publish” on your first idea. That journey might begin with one conversation, like this one with Nana Darkoa, author of Sex Lives of African Women, where we discussed how to own your voice, navigate the publishing industry, and tell important stories.
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Hey everyone, I’m so excited about our upcoming episode! I got to sit down with Petrina Adusei, an amazing therapist and mental health champion, to talk about stuff we don’t always say out loud, such as grief, healing, and impostor syndrome. I’ve been there myself, and this conversation hit home, sparking hope and strength.
Since it’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this feels extra special. We poured our hearts into this one, so grab a friend, listen in, and let’s inspire each other to keep going.
#ForoStories #MentalHealthMatters #AfricanEntrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment
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