Founder Voices (Episode 2): Global Vision, Local Action with the Founders of Pakufi

At Cottage Factory, Founder Voices is where stories of ambition, impact, and resilience come to life.

In Episode 2, Clement Akran sits down with the visionary founders of Pakufi, the ethical tech agency making waves by combining global vision with local action.

In this inspiring conversation, we explore how Pakufi is building technology solutions with ethics and community at their heart — and why staying rooted in local realities is key to creating lasting, global change.

From early struggles to scaling responsibly, this episode offers powerful insights for founders, innovators, and changemakers alike.

The podcast took place on Saturday, 19th April 2025.

Pakufi

🎙️ Listen to the full episode to hear about:

• Why local action is critical for sustainable global impact

• How to build a business with ethical foundations

• Lessons learned from the start-up journey

• The role of community in tech innovation

🌍 Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or simply passionate about driving positive change, Pakufi’s story will leave you energised and ready to take your next bold step.

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Founder Voices: A Platform Amplifying Underserved Entrepreneurs

Sponsorship Opportunity | 2025–2026

About Founder Voices

Founder Voices is a podcast and storytelling platform powered by Cottage Factory, spotlighting grassroots founders, builders, and changemakers often overlooked by mainstream media.

Through honest, reflective conversations, we explore their journeys, challenges, and bold visions — helping early-stage ventures feel seen, supported, and inspired.

💬 “Real, relatable and necessary. This is the kind of content our ecosystem needs more of.” – Listener feedback

Our Audience

• Early-stage founders, social entrepreneurs, and creatives

• Ecosystem enablers – accelerators, funders, community builders

• Values-driven professionals – purpose-led innovators, mentors, and investors

• Listeners across the UK, West Africa, and the diaspora

📈 Audience growing steadily through word of mouth, events, and targeted campaigns

Why Sponsor Founder Voices?

Align your brand with a values-driven platform that champions inclusion, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Sponsorship Benefits:

• 🎧 In-Episode Mentions – “This episode is brought to you by…”

• 📰 Logo placement on visuals, episode graphics, and Cottage Factory newsletter

• 📲 Social media tags on multi-channel promotion (LinkedIn, IG, Twitter)

• 👥 Invites to Founder Voices Live – upcoming event series with panel discussions, networking, and local founder showcases

• 🗣️ Featured guest opportunity (select partners)

📦 Sponsorship Tiers

Tier Investment Benefits:

• Supporter £250/month Mention in 1 episode, logo on 1 graphic, 2 social posts

• Partner £750/month 2+ episodes, logo + link, event invite, optional guest spot

• Series Sponsor £2,000 Full season branding (6 episodes), co-branded graphics, premium placement across all assets

• Custom packages and local authority partnerships available on request.

What’s Next?

We’re growing the platform and looking for aligned sponsors to help us scale storytelling that matters.

To partner with us or request further information send an email today to: cakran@cottagefactory.co.uk