Chiko Chingaya, Co-Founder and CEO of Talisman, a company building the next generation of software management, offering companies a centralized overview of all their software and SaaS.
Born in post-colonial Zimbabwe, Chiko moved to the US when he was 7, growing up in and around Dallas. With parents always working, Chiko developed a sense of independence, pursuing early passions for writing and the arts. He entered college under the premise that he would pursue law potentially, But, a trip to his homeland midway through undergrad left him humbled and determined. What followed was a masterclass of career stints - product, marketing, sales, and client success. Then one evening, watching Shark tank with a glass on wine in hand, he had the epiphany that would become Talisman. Keep listening to hear how it happened.
Chiko and Talisman have a great story.
In this episode Chiko and Dan discussed:
- What changed when he moved from Zimbabwe to the US
- How a $500 trip to Costco landed Talisman its first investors
- Is it me or is it my business? The black founder inner question
- The power of relationships and your network
- Why everyone should learn to code
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