Episode 6 - "The lowdown on space tech, why VCs seem to love sketchy founders, and why who you have as your investor can make or break your startup" – An Extraordinary Conversation with Rumbi Makanga

From Cambridge to space tech, from startup trenches to the investor’s chair — Rumbi Makanga has seen how ambition, money, and risk collide.

In Part 2 of this extraordinary conversation, Chenai and Vimbai move from Rumbi’s roots to her rise: a career that spans consulting, deep tech, venture capital, and ecosystem building.

This is not a glossy success story. It’s a candid look at the reality behind the LinkedIn headlines:

The truth about space tech - what’s real, what’s hype, and why it matters for the African continent

Why some VCs seem to get starry-eyed over obviously sketchy founders

The number-one thing entrepreneurs raising capital underestimate (spoiler: it's your cap table construction)

What investors really look for when they write checks

And yes — Rumbi’s surprisingly strategic zombie apocalypse plan

Funny, sharp, and full of practical wisdom, this is a masterclass in risk, resilience, and the courage it takes to build the future.

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