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Series 5: New Frontiers of Africa Tech. A Collaboration with Heather Li. Episode 120 featuring Tav from Togo, Founder of Sumo Tech and Marketing Agency Bullworks

By rarebirds 22.04.20

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Series 5: New Frontiers of Africa Tech. A Collaboration with Heather Li. Episode 120 featuring Tav from Togo, Founder of Sumo Tech and Marketing Agency Bullworks

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

You can also listen in via Anchor,  Breaker, Overcast, Radio Public,  Soundcloud, itunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify

MORE INFO ON TAV:

Tav is a serial entrepreneur, having founded several tech companies in China and Africa, including Meister Allianx, BTN Blockchain AI, ahaa Tech, and Miaplenou Technologues.  He is currently building fintech, Sumo Tech and running his own marketing agency called Bullworks.

He has been a member of AIESEC for 7 years, working with young leaders all around the world. He is also known for his activities in the One Young World community, of which he an Ambassador. He was initiated to the business world very early by his parents at the age of 11.

Tav is passionate about user experience, design and branding. He started his career as a web and graphic designer at the age of 16.  In the past he has been a consultant for several marketing campaigns for brands such as Pocari, Coca Cola, Budweiser, San Miguel and more.

 

Guest: Tav Denkey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavdenk/

 

Host: Jo-Ann A. Hamilton

Resources Mentioned:

Credits:

  • Produced and Hosted by-Jo-Ann A. Hamilton
  • Music by Notes to the Soul

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By rarebirds 22.04.20

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