Our Story

Hey, we’re Dumi & Paul, the cofounders of Shanda!

We created Shanda to make storytelling & knowledge creation effortless. As two friends with a passion for audio and storytelling, we saw how technical barriers kept too many voices from being heard.

Our journey began when one of us, Dumi, launched Zimbabwean Voices, a podcast highlighting change-makers. It was fulfilling, but the time-consuming editing process became overwhelming. Meanwhile, Paul, a software engineer and DJ, knew firsthand how complex audio production could be.

We realized that podcasting—one of the most powerful ways to share knowledge and stories—was inaccessible to most. Editing alone took hours, leading 75% of new podcasters to quit after just a few episodes. We knew there had to be a better way.

Reuniting during graduate school, we combined our skills to build Shanda—an intuitive platform that reduces editing time from hours to minutes, removing the biggest hurdle that stops storytellers and knowledge creators from sharing their work. The name Shanda, meaning “produce” in Shona, reflects our mission: to empower creators to produce, publish, and thrive.

We believe every voice matters. Whether you're a storyteller, a thought leader, a first-time creator, an industry expert, or someone sparking meaningful conversations, your insights deserve to be heard. Let Shanda handle the tech—so you can focus on sharing stories and knowledge that shape the world.

Much Love
Dumi & Paul