Richard Essangabasi Israel, also known as The Content Chef, is a creative leader using technology to tell powerful stories. As the Co-Founder of Orex Prime, he uses blockchain technology to help African filmmakers create and fund high-quality movies. He has successfully raised over $10,000+ for film projects from global partners like The Sandbox DAO and Base.

Beyond films, Richard is the founder of Stable Pesa, a fintech startup that helps people across Africa and the globe achieve financial peace of mind. Stable Pesa ensures that your essential bills are covered and your savings are protected, making financial stability automatic for everyone.

Richard is also the host of The Founder’s Archive, a massive project aiming to film and document the stories of 1 million business owners worldwide. He travels to different cities to record the struggles and wins of entrepreneurs, saving their lessons in a digital library for others to learn from.

His work has earned international awards and has been shown at major film festivals in the UK, New York, and Nigeria. He is also a frequent speaker who has spoken at top tech events like the Eth Enugu, Web3 Lagos Conference in Lagos, 2025 Devconnect Baase Demo Day in Argentina. Richard is dedicated to helping young Africans share their stories and build successful businesses on a global stage.