Quote: “Focus on the process, the destination will eventually come but the process is what gets you there.”
The Afropolitan Podcast highlights Afropolitans who embrace the unknown and walk with purpose. Through this podcast, we aim to empower Africans in the Diaspora to maximize their potential and contribute to the development of a vibrant and progressive black community.
In this episode, we chat with Atsu Davoh, the MD of Bitsika, a payment platform that helps people send money across countries. With several startups under his belt, Atsu shares his journey to building a multi-million-dollar company with Bitsika. While in college in the United States, Atsu realized school wasn't for him and dropped out to focus on entrepreneurship full time, a move that has eventually paid off.
Bitsika was a pioneer in afrobeats and fintech collaboration. In 2020, they signed renowned music giant Davido as an official brand ambassador. This partnership was a pivotal moment for the organization as it led to the acquisition of numerous customers. Atsu discusses building and scaling Bitsika, future plans, and insights into the fintech industry.
Join us as Atsu talks about his entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned, and the importance of focusing on the process.
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Show notes:
4:55 Atsu discusses his approach to scaling ideas as a software engineer and technical founder
8:25 Atsu shares how Bitsika plans to comply with the central bank of Nigeria's regulation on crypto companies
16:36 Atsu talks about the process of engaging Davido as a brand ambassador and the results of the campaign
30:10 Atsu addresses the challenges of hiring and maintaining talent as a startup in Africa
37:39 Atsu shares his thoughts on the promise of crypto and decentralization
42:28 Atsu discusses his entrepreneurial mindset and approach to building his businesses
48:37 Atsu reflects on his first experience with failure and the lessons he learned from it
1:02:03 Atsu’s perspective on what it means to be Afropolitan
1:03:45 Atsu explains the mission behind social tokens and their significance in the crypto ecosystem
The Afropolitan Podcast is hosted by Eche Emole, co-founder of Afropolitan. Listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Jamit, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Connect with Afropolitan:
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Website - https://www.afropolitan.io
Learn the strategies behind tech and crypto within the African diaspora. We demystify the pathways to limitless value creation within these emerging technologies and the communities around them.
