SEASON 2, EPISODE 5. REFUGEES SAVED OUR COMPANY! INKOMOKO

How Inkomoko Became One of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies | Sara Leedom, Co-Founder

In this episode of Foro Podcast, we sit down with Sara Leedom, co-founder of Inkomoko, to explore how the company scaled across East Africa and earned a spot at #8 on the Financial Times’ 2025 list of Fastest-Growing African Companies.

Sara shares the compelling behind-the-scenes story of Inkomoko’s remarkable rise—from initially supporting refugee entrepreneurs in Rwanda to ultimately building a powerful regional force that drives inclusive economic growth across multiple communities.

We discuss:

🔹 Inkomoko’s mission-driven approach to entrepreneurship

🔹 The challenges of scaling in complex markets

🔹 How they built a sustainable, pan-African model of impact

🔹 What it really takes to grow fast and with purpose

This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, impact investors, businesses and anyone building across Africa.

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