In this episode of the Startup Leap, Yvonne and Maria sit down with Timbo, the founder of OkHi, a startup rethinking smart addressing for emerging markets.

Despite 90% of the world being covered by Google Maps, four billion people lack a formal addressing system.

Timbo details his journey from working at Google to experiencing firsthand the massive addressing issues in Africa, which led him to launch OkHi. He discusses the challenges of starting a business in a new market, the importance of understanding and validating the problem, and the crucial pivot OkHi made during COVID-19 to target financial services in Nigeria.

Timbo also shares insights on building a strong team, defining company culture, and conveying a compelling vision to investors. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about tackling a globa ...