Navigating Tech Startups and Corruption In Africa - Marek Zmyslowski

Marek Zmyslowski is a Polish-born entrepreneur and executive, focused on online businesses in Frontier and Emerging Markets. He co-founded HotelOnline.co – a Hospitality Technology Company, and Jumia Travel – Africa’s Biggest Hotel Booking Portal, with backing from Rocket Internet and Goldman Sachs. . WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW: Lagos, Nigeria: Largest city with 21 million people, known for its financial center, beach resorts, and cultural landmarks Marek Zmyslowski: Moved from Poland to Lagos in 2013 to start a business Challenges: Dealing with rampant corruption and gaining acceptance Marek's story: Detailed in his book "Chasing Black Unicorns," a memoir filled with dangerous events and business challenges Memoir: Describes facing the Polish mafia and becoming an international fugitive due to corrupt enemies in Nigeria Book Details: "Chasing Black Unicorns" published in Poland, English translation available in September 2019 Charity: 100% of book income goes to providing laptops and coding lessons to poor students in Nigeria Additional Recommendation: John Perkins shares similar stories of intrigue and adventure.   HOW TO FIND MAREK'S WORK: www.marekzmyslowski.com   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER If you’d been receiving the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, you would have already read the basics of today's story! Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   CONCLUSION What a life Marek Zmyslowski has led at such a young age. What he has been able to accomplish and still does even against all of the corruption in Nigeria.  I can’t wait to read his book, Chasing Black Unicorns coming out in English in September 2019.   Mentioned in this episode: TICKETS NOW ON SALE Join us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today. Webinars - Expat Money TICKETS NOW ON SALE Join us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference