On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with John Wachira Wahome, a software engineer turned real estate entrepreneur.With 15 years of experience in the software industry, John shares his journey from working across various sectors including banking, healthcare, and business operations, to Finsco Africa, a real estate firm specializing in plot sales, housing, and custom design-build solutions.John emphasizes the importance of starting entrepreneurship early, highlighting the crucial lessons he learned. He candidly discusses working for free to gain experience, facing rejection when marketing his first school management software, and the challenges of trying to do everything himself instead of building a team early on.A pivotal insight from John's journey is recognizing that "you cannot be a thinker and a doer at the same time." He advises entrepreneurs to identify their strengths and find complementary partners, noting that most successful business leaders have someone who balances their skills—either a thinker paired with a doer, or vice versa.John's venture into real estate began in 2015 with a concept called "Property Center," which eventually evolved into Finsco Africa by 2021. Recognizing that the housing problem is universal and enduring, he saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between financing and construction through technology. This led to the creation of Home Direct, a construction subsidiary of Finsco Africa.His latest innovation is an AI-powered app that helps users estimate construction costs for their dream homes based on descriptions or uploaded images. It also provides access to mortgage options. His vision addresses Africa's housing crisis by connecting financing and construction through technology, making homeownership more accessible.Throughout the episode, John's resilience, adaptability, and commitment to solving real problems shine through as inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs across Africa__________________________________________________________________Join Alice as she explores the world of tech and shares impactful stories with guests on My Tech Story Africa!Subscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mytechstoryafrica💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-tech-story-africa♪ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mytechstoryafricaJoin our community: [https://www.mtsafrica.co/join]Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Apply here: https://forms.gle/ffAniezzFHoEvhPY7Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email: mytechstory.ea@gmail.com 📧