Season 1 · Episode 20
nrc20 | Poetry and permissionlessness with Kgothatso Ngako of Machankura
new renaissance capital w/ frank corva · Frank Corva
December 20, 20231h 3m
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Show Notes
<p>Kgothatso Ngako (KG) is a renaissance man — a true creator in every sense of the word.</p>
<p>From his work as a poet to his current role as the founder and developer of Machankura, a software that allows people in Africa to transact with bitcoin over Lightning without an internet connection or a smart phone, his capabilities seem to know no bounds.</p>
<p>In this interview, we discuss not only what KG has created with Machankura but how he created it.</p>
<p>And I have little doubt you'll be amazed by both his process and approach.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>Follow KG on social media:</p>
<p>X (Twitter): @440UrPp</p>
<p>Nostr: npub1773r2y5zl3sa7xufmye96un3hf02rse8j82hkd45ps0wvk2hrkasslesjt</p>
<p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgothatso-ngako/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgothatso-ngako/</a></p>
<p>Follow Machankura on social media:</p>
<p>X (Twitter): @Machankura8333</p>
<p>Nostr: npub1nv4j840c5ugjjq7ym3sqkz5jcschjx8ulnaa90645av0rwdylm9qv9x0gr</p>
<p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/machankura/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/machankura/</a></p>
<p>Check out Machankura: <a href="https://8333.mobi/">https://8333.mobi/</a></p>
<p>Timestamps:</p>
<p>0:00 Cold open</p>
<p>1:19 Intro music</p>
<p>1:43 Introduction</p>
<p>5:51 Approaching software development with artistic creativity</p>
<p>20:50 How KG became a software engineer</p>
<p>26:59 How Bitcoin changes the way you think</p>
<p>33:41 How people react to you once you've embraced Bitcoin</p>
<p>39:20 How to defeat the incumbents</p>
<p>48:02 Why should authorities postpone the spot bitcoin ETF approval?</p>
<p>54:28 KG's feelings on Ordinals</p>
<p>59:31 Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town</p>
<p>1:01:59 Where to find KG and Machankura online</p>
<p>1:02:40 Outro</p>
<p>Listen and subscribe on the platform of your choice:</p>
<p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital">https://www.youtube.com/@newrenaissancecapital</a></p>
<p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-renaissance-capital-w-frank-corva/id1696184407</a></p>
<p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983">https://open.spotify.com/show/7k6eUo3z5L5LEeP0Bo35SP?si=4eb4482b611c4983</a></p>
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<p>Fountain: <a href="https://fountain.fm/newrencap">https://fountain.fm/newrencap</a></p>
<p>Intro music by Life on Hold: <a href="https://kngako.bandcamp.com/track/this-is-the-day">https://kngako.bandcamp.com/track/this-is-the-day</a></p>
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