With a population of over 9 million people, Luanda is the thriving oil-fed capital of Angola. Home to the Kimbundu ethnic group, the city which was once called the Paris of Africa has Portuguese as the official language.Founded in 1576, Luanda became the administrative center of the Portuguese colony in 1627 and bears the torrid distinction of being a major outlet for slave traffic to Brazil. Now home to an elite wealthy, despite a high cost of living, Luanda has a flourishing harbor and business trade on a backdrop of beautiful architecture.*At 33, Richard Reis is already a serial entrepreneur. At the dewy-eyed age of 19, he began life in business in the high profile, deal-making world of Hollywood, before calling it a wrap and hoping into the hyper-paced universe of software engineering. In both instances, he knew nothing, but equipped with a knack for identifying trends, laser sharp focus and tenacity, he continues to evolve to suit the ecosystem he operates in.But let’s backtrack to age zero, and put a pin location on Luanda, Angola; a bustling metropolis that Richard Reis fondly refers to as his “hub”. Born of an Angolan father and a Brazilian mother, Richard grew up in Angola, attended school in South Africa and the United Kingdom.Let’s get the bytes going, and zap into a conversation with the man himself.Twendeni, Africa is ready!*Connect with Richard: richardreis.meThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wasafiriafrica.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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