Sama operates across Kenya, Uganda, North America and beyond — but according to CEO Wendy Gonzalez, scaling globally isn’t about infrastructure first. It’s about people.
In this episode, we explore:
– Why financial independence beats traditional aid
– How East Africa became a digital-first AI talent hub
– The complexity of managing culture across continents
– Why repetition and clarity are leadership superpowers
– And why “meeting people where they are” is the real key to change
A candid conversation about mission, culture, AI adoption, and what it truly means to build a global company with purpose.
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