In this trailblazing episode of the GrowthWell Podcast, Mr. K sits down with Mthabisi Bokete and Motheo Kgengwenyane, the visionary co-founders of Orion X—an AI startup building the first Africa-focused Large Language Model (LLM).

With bold clarity and grounded optimism, the two guests share their mission to create AI that understands African languages, contexts, and cultures. From the ethical limitations of Western-trained models to the raw potential of Africa’s untapped data, this conversation opens up the future of innovation, ownership, and inclusion.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, policymaker, or entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to think bigger about what Africa can build when it owns the tools—and the narrative.

Tune in for insights on:
• How Orion X is building Africa’s first LLM
• The risks of relying on foreign AI systems
• Why context and language matter in machine learning
• The practical opportunities of AI in Africa—from education to agriculture
• A call to action for collaboration, funding, and data sovereignty

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