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The Heart of Africa: Vincent Kouwenhoven's Love for the Continent (MDE586)
This episode is with Vincent Kouwenhoven, a Dutch entrepreneur who transformed a hobby into the largest safari operation in Zambia and Malawi. Vincent shares his journey from a corporate career in telecoms and venture capital to pioneering fintech solutions in Africa. He discusses his passion for the continent, sparked by a gap year adventure, and how it led him to invest in sustainable safari lodges. We explore the unique allure of Zambia's wilderness, the importance of creating jobs for local communities, and Vincent's innovative approach to eco-friendly tourism. Discover how Vincent's leadership style evolved through hands-on involvement and his commitment to kindness and sustainability. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or new to the safari experience, Vincent's insights offer a fresh perspective on luxury travel and conservation. Tune in to learn more about the magic of Africa and the impact of responsible tourism.
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With the Minter Dialogue podcast, your host Minter Dial is on a mission to help elevate the debate and insert more meaningfulness into our lives. He gives weekly interviews around leadership, brand strategy and transformation, featuring top business leaders, personalities, entrepreneurs and authors from around the world who are making things happen! This show has had multiple awards and citations over the years, including the #2 Brand Strategy podcast worldwide by Feedspot in 2025 (#1 in the UK), as well as #22 among all Leadership podcasts. It was also listed as a Top 50 leadership podcast by LeadersHum for 2022 and Top 50 Marketing Blog/Podcasts by Linked...