EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn more about Tav
- Laying the Foundation for Sumo Tech
- Visiting 12 Countries as Market Research
- Building tech platforms in Nairobi and Lagos
- How China Contributed to the Development of his Skills
- The Talent Shortage When Building & Scaling Platforms
- Why Founders Need to be More Exposed
- Entrepreneurs in Africa-Is It Your Calling or Is It Just Something to Pass the Time
- The Importance of Being Ready to Fail
- Integrating WeChat & Alipay
- Educating the Merchants & Consumers
- Raising Capital in China vs Nigeria & Kenya
- Bias, Confidence, Resilience as a Founder
- The Reality of Raising Money in China as a Foreigner
- Self-Reflection, Burnout & the Downside to Entrepreneurship
- Supporting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
- Staying Focused & Having Goals
- The Importance of Relationships