EP #28: Connecting The Dots That Drive Value w/ Justin Spratt- Head of Strategic Partnerships, Uber

From his early days in investment banking, Justin realized that speculation in capital markets does not create much value for the real economy. He left the space to set up a tech startup, back when Venture Capital and Angel Investment were not a widespread concept on the African continent and worked his way through to leading strategic partnerships at one of the world's most valuable companies.  With over a decade's experience working in the African market, Justin joins us in the Boardroom to reflect on the value of building a network early and being a 'connector' and problem solver in our spheres of influence. A wealth of pent-up talent on the continent has managed to overcome the barriers of entry to learning tech skills, making the continent an excellent launchpad for entrepreneurship, innovation, and beyond. Justin shares his insights on the potential of Africa as one of the last remaining macro growth markets, the importance of governments in tailoring policies that maximize this potential and emphasizes just how important it is to work for a company whose values match yours. Justin's Movie Recommendation: Wall Street (1987) Support us further by subscribing to our Patreon Page here: https://www.patreon.com/boardroombanter?fan_landing=true

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