Music

Music to drive home to – Feb 23

A no-holds-barred compilation of hip hop and rap tracks that I’ve been playing in the car the last few months on the way home from work. Hard-hitting yet melodic, note that the lyrics are not always safe for work, so double-check your surroundings before playing it loud on the office wireless speaker… Or then again, maybe not.

Music

Music Update: memories of August 22

Have been starting to document my musical journeys, realized this has been waiting in a dusty digital folder to be released. Join me on a selection of the raw energy coming from the music I was listening to in Paris last August over the summer. From Rema’s Calm Down, the Nigerian anthem of summer 2022 […]

Music

The 140 London Summer Mixtape

A 140-style remix that reminds me of London in the summer. At just under 15mins, it’s perfect for some inspiration as you fire up the BBQ with beers on ice. Kick off with sharp grime vocals and bass Badman Ting from Killa’s Army/XLMad on Numa Recordings, connecting Jamaica to London via Italy. Next is ethereal […]

Automation

Self-driving, shared mobility and EV for sub-Saharan Africa

Just over 3 years ago, I convinced Toyota to co-sponsor the first Techcrunch event in the MENA region that was held in the Autumn of 2018 in Beirut. It was an eye-opener to the developing ecosystems of the Near and Middle East, with strong attendance from neighboring countries, and Middle Eastern and North Africa-based entrepreneurs. […]