TTIEPOD x Angola Means Business Apr 2026: From Oil Executive to Philanthropist

What does it take to build a powerhouse business in one of Africa's fastest-growing economies? In this episode of TTIEPOD with Angola Means Business #2, hosted at the iconic Hotel Trópico in Luanda, we sit down with Paulo Pizarro, the visionary leading Novagest and other initiatives. From giving us insights into the story behind Novagest before he joined, when they launched right after the dawn of peace in Angola to managing massive scale logistics for global oil giants, Paulo shares insights into Novagest weathering economic crashes, surviving COVID-19, and the grueling process of corporate digital transformation. But it doesn't stop at corporate catering. Discover how he is leading the charge in African sustainability with EcoAngola and fueling the future with Greenfield, a venture capital fund dedicated strictly to high-impact ESG projects. If you want to understand the realities of scaling a business in Africa, investing with purpose, and leading with unyielding passion, this conversation is a masterclass. Connect with Paul Pizarro at: Guest LinkedIn:   / paulopizarro   Novagest: https://www.novagest.co.ao EcoAngola: https://ecoangola.com Deltagest Captial: https://deltagestcapital.com 00:00 - Welcome to Angola Means Business #2 01:02 - Building a 24-Year Corporate Empire Post-Peace 02:29 - Surviving Extreme Competition & Market Crashes 04:42 - Why Business Without Impact is a Failure 05:11 - The Birth, Failure, and Resurrection of EcoAngola 06:28 - From Facebook Page to National Environmental Movement 09:00 - Scaling 12:30 - Doing Business the Correct Way (No Shortcuts) Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw African business insights! #AngolaMeansBusiness #TTIEPOD #InvestInAfrica #Networking #BusinessInAngola #SustainabilityInAction #SocialImpactBusiness #ESG Social links: X: https://x.com/ttiepod Instagram:   / ttiepod_   LinkedIn:   / ttiepod