EP #15 - Carlos Daniel: HR SaaS Solutions to Professionals and MSME Companies

On today's episode of Africa Tech Talks, we are honored to welcome an Angolan Technology Entrepreneur in the HR space, Carlos Daniel, who’s the founder and CEO of Mirantes, a startup that promises to revolutionize the job search market, employee, and payroll management for the MSME companies.

🎬 Full video: https://youtu.be/TJopxzQQSL8

00:00 Intro
01:45 Who’s Carlos Daniel, the CEO of Mirantes
03:55 What do we do at Mirantes?
07:21 What specific problem does Mirantes solve?
11:28 A novel approach to the market problem
15:20 How will Mirantes evolve?
18:20 Does experience matter?
23:38 The two most important things
26:41 Passion above money
27:52 How to retain people?
34:33 Advice for new Entrepreneur's
37:37 The worst thing that can happen to an entrepreneur
39:59 How to secure funding for a Startup in Angola?
45:06 The most important metric for investors
48:31 The first million is the most difficult
49:34 What is the target market for Mirantes?
54:25 Expansion to Dubai
57:50 The challenges of growth
1:01:00 Future funding
1:06:31 A new generation of companies1:08:42 Start from Zero
1:10:15 Final remarks


Carlos Daniel is a multifaceted entrepreneur and strategic advisor with diverse expertise. He is the CEO and Founder of Mirantes Technologies, a company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology products. He leads a talented team in expanding the company's footprint across national and international markets.

As the General Managing Partner & CEO at STATEMENT MC and Managing Partner at ST Academy, Carlos provides corporate training and consultancy services to major institutions in various sectors, empowering businesses with practical knowledge and skills.

Additionally, Carlos is a Founder and Board Member of an undisclosed organization, further contributing to the growth and development of the industry.

With a solid academic foundation, Carlos holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp, showcasing his versatility and commitment to continuous learning.

Through his diverse roles and entrepreneurial ventures, Carlos Daniel is making a significant impact, driving innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and delivering value across multiple sectors.

Follow Carlos Daniel on social media:

https://ao.linkedin.com/in/carlos-c-daniel
https://www.instagram.com/carlos_danielstmc

Links and initiatives

https://www.mirantes.io
https://www.instagram.com/mirantes_technologies/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mirantes-tech/
https://x.com/MirantesTech

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