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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