
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
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 (π.
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RT @Benji_Fernandes: Today, I'm excited to announce we have raised $40m Series A π π. It's been an incredible journey so far, we are just gβ¦.
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By 2050, Africaβs 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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Thank you @EverywhereVC for backing @withboost !.
π@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. ππΎ
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Thanks @TRANSFORM_SDGs!.
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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RT @withboost: Our very own @mikepquinn and @roachmary sat down with @dhrutishah to talk about the origin of Boost and the role that @TRANSβ¦.
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RT @mikepquinn: FREE #FailingToWin Audiobooks!. It's been 2 years since I published #FailingToWin, which has sold nearly 3,000 copies and rβ¦.
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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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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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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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RT @timrann: Kudos to @withboost for quietly building & growing - each month's investor report is better than the last. .
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It's been a privilige working with @diekoye and having a front row seat watching Boost Nigeria take off!.
New Founders Series Post: Meet Koye Oyeyinka CEO of @withboost #Nigeria.
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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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