Discover the future of aquaculture in this insightful episode where Skip Kemp shares his expertise on raceway-based fish farming systems. Whether you’re in agriculture or aquaculture, learn how these innovative, circular economy models can revolutionize fish production, waste management, and energy reuse.
Discover how Molly Bedingfield, founder of Global Angels Foundation (UK), is transforming communities in Africa through innovative, circular economy projects and community-led initiatives. This episode highlights practical models for sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of local leadership and collaboration. Co-hosting with Mary Kurek is Tobias Nauruki, Founding President and CEO of the African International Policy Research Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
Explore inspiring stories of grassroots entrepreneurship, agricultural innovation, and community empowerment from Zambia and Kenya. This episode highlights practical strategies for sustainability and the importance of partnerships in development projects.
In this episode of Frontrunners Innovate, we explore the vital role of ethics, governance, transparency, and community engagement in fostering sustainable development and trust across sectors and regions. Join us as Victor George, an attorney and seasoned expert in anti-corruption and governance, shares practical insights while co-hos, Tobias Naruki brings a youthful perspective on connecting with the younger generation and building resilient networks.
At 13 years old, Namara Lwansa became the youngest member of the Frontrunners League community. In 2025, at 19 and enrolled in Northwestern University in the US, this young leader is still on the Frontrunner path. With the first opportunity in 6 years to sit down in person with her, Mary Kurek asks Namara about her experience the first time outside of her African continent.
In this engaging conversation, Mary Kurek introduces Ambassador Richard Swett of Climate Prosperity Enterprise Solutions as co-host and features Catherine Griffin discussing impactful initiatives and the role of ImpactableX Analytics. The discussion covers a variety of topics around specific development models and how the ImpactableX team solves many of the challenges around predicting impact that opens up funding opportunities. Catherine shares her journey in impact investing, highlighting the need for data-driven decision-making and the integration of AI to enhance accessibility and reduce costs. The conversation concludes with insights into future directions for impact investment and the potential for scalable change.
Frontrunners Innovate partnered with the healthcare innovation funding platform, LeagueMed.com to share innovations aimed at making a huge difference to patients, public health, and the provider community. In this episode, host Mary Kurek introduced LeagueMed founders, John Gallagher and Paul Cella, co-host, Dr. Angela Unufe, and guest innovator, Paul Christie, CEO of Tachmed. The conversation focuses on Tachmed’s goal of securing reliable realtime health data through a device that can be utilized to test for conditions in the comfort of a patient’s home, and how that data can impact decision-making on a broader scale. Listeners will also pick up details from Christie’s background and journey that could be interesting to fellow innovators in the healthcare space as well as potential collaborative opportunities. Learn about LeagueMed and the benefits of dropping into this free membership platform.
Rose Mmbaga is a powerhouse advocate for youth in Africa. With many accolaides to her credit as a foundation for expanding her impact, Rose and her team at the Kijana Initiative Organization (Tanzania) are aiming to mentor young changemakers, address gender disparities, enhance digital literacy, and elevate climate preparedness. She talked with Frontrunners Innovate host, Mary Kurek, about her journey into the work she’s doing and how she’s expanding the opportunities to create momentum.
Dr. Emma Oliveira with partner, Rashida Musa, are well familiar with the features of Bahia that make it an amazing place to visit, conduct business, and live. As African women living in Ghana, these globally experienced business women decided to share the feeling of connectedness that they hold for Bahia in a way that allows it to engage others. They’ve put together a special event inclusive of anyone who has interest in visiting Bahia to be able to fully embrace all that you couldn’t possibly want. This isn’t your everyday excursion, this is a serious dive into Bahia’s real estate, business, homelife, culture, African heritage, and more. And, should you decide (as Rashida did a few years ago) that you need to spend more time there, you will have access to all the resources you need to make that happen. In this episode, we talk with Emma and Rashida about this amazing opportunity complete with details on how people can participate.
Pauline Koelbel has an amazing life story that shows how determination just to survive can bring you to the right piace to thrive. For Pauline, thriving is all about paying it forward. A background of working with the UN and WHO provided a strong foundation for understanding how economies are built and how investing can help women beyond self-empowerment. In Africa, that kind of investment can lift communities into real economic gain. It’s the reason she founded ShEquity.
Co-host for this episode is Dr. Osita Aniemeka, a long-standing Frontrunner. As the co-founder and CEO of the Sub Saharan Open University and entrepreneurship expert heaquartered in Nigeria, his experience aligned perfectly for this conversation to showcase the collaborative approach to impact. By the end of this episode, a partnership was already beginning to bloom. Pauline is looking for more partners, so listen, learn, and share.
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