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This week's guest is Greg Cooke, the founder of Rafiki.
In this conversation, we discuss his startup's evolution from a recruitment agency to a platform that connects freelancers in Africa with global businesses.
Greg shares insights on the freelancer economy, the challenges faced in sourcing talent, and the benefits for both freelancers and clients. The discussion also touches on the future of work, the importance of continuous learning, and the fundraising journey through an accelerator program.
Greg highlights the development of Rafiki X, a SaaS platform aimed at enhancing collaboration among freelancers, and shares his vision for the company's growth in the next five years.
We also chat about his experience with podcasting and the value of authentic content creation.
In the episode, we discuss:
• Rafiki connecting freelancers in Africa to global businesses
• The company’s evolution
• The freelancer agency model
• Upskilling.
• Africa’s rapid growth
• The future of work
• Podcasting
• Authenticity
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