Mr. David Akinin- Founder & CEO of Jabu Technologies

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidakinin/">David </a>is a Venezuelan, grew up in America, and studied Economics at the University of Chicago. David is a trained investment banker at <a href="https://www.credit-suisse.com/us/en.html">Credit Suisse</a> from New York to Chile and across Latin America has a knack for developing financial models. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thereafter, he has traversed the nooks and crannies of several countries in Africa from Angola, Nigeria, Cameroon, Rwanda, Namibia, and more. As a result, this has come with a diverse range of experiences in several industries (such as construction, informal commercial sector, and more) as well as navigating the implications of coming to terms of being an effective leader. &nbsp;</p> <p>In his experience starting and growing <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/jabu/">Jabu Technologies</a>, an innovative B2B Marketplace for the informal Economy in Southern Africa, he has learned to confront common challenges that entrepreneurs face such as the importance of mentorship, building a good team, mental health, conflicts with stakeholders like employees, and more.&nbsp;He also provides a piece of key advice on how to navigate these shared challenges especially mental health.</p> <p>JABU is reinventing the way retailers order, stock, and receive supplies for their shops in Southern Africa while developing data insights and driving growth for FMCG brands! &nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to many life lessons in this conversation, David provided 5 key pieces of advice on what to know as an aspiring entrepreneur in emerging markets and markets in general on the African continent. You don't want to miss that. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>David has a passion for development and the creation of Habitats driven by accountability and geared by the fusion of finance and technology.&nbsp;</p> <p>David and Jabu Technologies are currently hiring-so if you are based in Namibia, and you're looking for an internship or job opportunities, reach out to David on <a href="https://www.lin