Join us for an insightful conversation with Victor, the founder and CEO of Raenest, as he shares his inspiring journey from a self-taught software developer in Nigeria to leading a pioneering Fintech company powering remote African workers, that recently raised a $10M Series A round led by QED.
Discover how Victor's background in engineering and his unique perspective on the challenges faced by Africa's remote workforce led to the creation of Raenest, a platform aimed at revolutionizing payments for remote workers.
Learn about his experiences in fundraising, building a global product from Africa, and navigating partnerships and compliance to bring his vision to life. Don't miss out on Victor's valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts.
00:00 Introduction to Upwork's Freelancing Landscape
00:15 Building a Startup: From Idea to Execution
00:43 Fundraising and Early Challenges
01:10 Victor's Background and Early Interests
03:29 Learning and Growing in the Tech Industry
08:32 Identifying and Solving Payment Problems
13:53 Forming the Founding Team
16:39 Pivoting the Business Model
22:12 Navigating Customer Onboarding and Compliance
24:18 Strategic Partnerships with Banks
25:01 Investing in Compliance for Longevity
25:37 Fundraising Journey and Lessons Learned
28:55 Building Relationships with Investors
33:48 Future of African Remote Workforce
36:15 Challenges and Opportunities for African Founders
39:58 Reflecting on the Journey and Advice for Founders
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