Today on our podcast, we're excited to welcome Mark Essien, a standout figure in the Nigerian tech scene.
🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/lZyEcz-Gmvw
00:00 Intro
01:03 Why he became an engineer
06:53 File Sharing Software - His first successful product “exit”
12:58 Good Products VS Good Markets
15:33 Test your idea (market fit) based on real time world data (eg.: Google Keywords)
26:08 HNG Internship - No coders available, how to turn a problem into an opportunity
26:08 HNG Internship - When a problem creates opportunities
38:00 How AI will change the future of work
42:00 Crypto / CBDC’s and currencies in Nigeria
49:00 Counting voting sheets in National Elections: Is there a better way?
56:49 Lessons learned from the counting voting sheets initiative
1:00:46 Mark's plans for the future? (Pivoting to Europe and India, cars.ng, travel.ng, etc.)
🗣️More about our guest:
Mark is the brains behind Hotels.ng, Nigeria's trailblazing online hotel booking platform. Born in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, on December 18, 1980, he's a successful entrepreneur, software developer, and startup investor. His work, particularly with Hotels.ng, has significantly advanced Africa's travel and hospitality sectors. Join us as we delve into Mark's journey and the impact of his innovations.
Follow Mark Essien on social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markessien/
https://twitter.com/markessien
Mark's other Links and initiatives
https://www.instagram.com/hotelsng/
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