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Mike Quinn

@mikepquinn

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On a mission to power growth for underserved entrepreneurs in Africa. Co-Founder of @withboost, @ilovezoona. Author of #FailingToWin (https://t.co/H2jJWj55dW)

London, UK
Joined June 2012
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Mike Quinn
4 years
I often get asked what I learned as co-founder/CEO of one of Africa's first fintechs (Zoona) that grew to process $2.5 billion for 2 million active customers while raising $35m in VC. I shared the following Virtues & Principles in my book #FailingToWin (πŸ‘‡.
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Mike Quinn
1 year
RT @Benji_Fernandes: Today, I'm excited to announce we have raised $40m Series A πŸŽ‰ πŸ™. It's been an incredible journey so far, we are just g….
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Mike Quinn
1 year
By 2050, Africa’s population will reach 2.5 billion people across 54 countries. Check out my latest blog on how @withboost and @Mastercard are stepping up to meet this challenge by designing for infinite scale.
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Mike Quinn
1 year
Thank you @EverywhereVC for backing @withboost !.
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Everywhere Ventures
1 year
🌍@withboost & @Mastercard join forces to empower small businesses in #Africa's #FMCG sector, introducing digital payment wallets & supply chain finance solutions. This collaboration fosters an inclusive digital economy for #MSMEs. πŸ‘‰πŸΎ
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Mike Quinn
2 years
Check out my latest Building @withboost blog: Start with WHY but focus on HOW.
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Mike Quinn
2 years
Thanks @TRANSFORM_SDGs!.
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TRANSFORM
2 years
Identifying a great opportunity at a great time, @mikepquinn & @roachmary co-founded @withboost to connect Africa's enormous pool of informal retailers to the global economy. @dhrutishah finds out what inspired the business: #WeTRANSFORMLives.
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Mike Quinn
2 years
RT @withboost: Our very own @mikepquinn and @roachmary sat down with @dhrutishah to talk about the origin of Boost and the role that @TRANS….
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Mike Quinn
2 years
RT @mikepquinn: FREE #FailingToWin Audiobooks!. It's been 2 years since I published #FailingToWin, which has sold nearly 3,000 copies and r….
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Mike Quinn
2 years
FREE #FailingToWin Audiobooks!. It's been 2 years since I published #FailingToWin, which has sold nearly 3,000 copies and received a 4.7 rating on Amazon!. In commemoration I'm giving away free audiobooks. See this post for more details:.
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Mike Quinn
2 years
RT @bchesky: In 2009, we raised $615,000 at a $3M post-money valuation. If you're raising money, don't get discouraged.
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Mike Quinn
2 years
Love being in #Naija to meet @withboost customers and partners!
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Mike Quinn
2 years
πŸ’―.
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Peter Livingston
2 years
A first for me as an investor:. Portfolio company only raised seed funding, and after almost 4 years of work finally started earning MASSIVE revenue from their customers. They are so wildly profitable now, and growing so fast, that they skipped Series A, and were going to skip.
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Mike Quinn
2 years
Designing for Scale is the principle that led to us to launch @withboost from scratch in #Ghana, #SouthAfrica and #Nigeria. all at the same time and entirely remotely during COVID. To learn more, check out my latest Building Boost blog:.
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Mike Quinn
3 years
The Quinns conquered Table Mountain the right way:.Hike up, cable car down! #HappyNewYear!
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Mike Quinn
3 years
Sounds about right
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Mike Quinn
3 years
RT @timrann: Kudos to @withboost for quietly building & growing - each month's investor report is better than the last. .
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Mike Quinn
3 years
It's been a privilige working with @diekoye and having a front row seat watching Boost Nigeria take off!.
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Boost
3 years
New Founders Series Post: Meet Koye Oyeyinka CEO of @withboost #Nigeria.
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Mike Quinn
3 years
RT @withboost: Today is a good day
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Mike Quinn
3 years
It's time for Canada to arrive πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦.
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Mike Quinn
3 years
Are you an exceptional entrepreneur in Kenya who wants to work for @withboost to design and launch a business from the ground up? Check out this role!.
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Mike Quinn
3 years
Go Canada!!! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
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