A Woman's Journey Through Shaping Africa’s Digital Financial Future Featuring Diana Gathoni
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Tech Talk Africa – Episode 9: A Woman Shaping Africa’s Digital Financial Future
Guest: Diana Gathoni, Digital Commercialisation Senior Manager
In this inspiring episode of Tech Talk Africa, host Stella sits down with Diana Gathoni, a powerhouse in Africa’s digital transformation space. From her early days as a banking intern to leading digital commercialization at ABSA, Diana’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.
She opens up about navigating fintech, consulting, and banking—building digital ecosystems that empower SMEs, drive financial inclusion, and reshape customer experience across the continent. Diana also reflects on her personal growth as a mother and leader in tech, sharing the highs and hurdles of balancing ambition, agility, and authenticity.
Listeners will learn how she’s helping shape Africa’s digital finance future, what it takes to innovate sustainably in regulated industries, and why collaboration between startups, banks, and regulators is key to lasting impact.
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Host:
Stella GichuhiProducer:
James NjorogeExecutive Producers:
Harry HareAgutu Dan
