Ismael Ahmed

Ismael Ahmed, founder of WorldRemit, shares his transformative journey from whistleblower to entrepreneur. He reveals how he used compensation from UN corruption investigations to launch his groundbreaking remittance service. The conversation dives into the socio-economic impact of remittances on Somaliland, the technological revolution in money transfers, and the importance of sustainable revenue models for startups. Ismael also discusses the challenges and successes he faced in scaling his business globally, shedding light on the evolving startup funding landscape.