"You have to fix structures before you think about changing people" — Kristin Wilson, Chief Growth Officer, Spurt!

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Aug 12 2024 | 00:48:10

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Show Notes

In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Wilson, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of building startups in Africa.

Kristin shares her insights on the common mistakes co-founders make, the importance of transparency and accountability, and the need for founders to tackle tough problems in Africa.

She also talks about her journey, from deciding not to pursue a career in medicine to becoming a key player in the African startup ecosystem, and emphasises the need for capital to flow into smaller markets and for policy changes to unlock barriers to growth.

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