Jihan Abass

Jihan Abass is the founder of Lami Insurance Technology, a fintech firm in Kenya, while Mawano Kambeu runs Dotcom Zambia, a tech and payments company. They share candidly about their struggles with burnout as startup founders. Jihan discusses juggling family and leadership amidst startup stress, while Mawano recounts near-bankruptcy and how social media became a lifeline. Both emphasize the daunting pressures of financing and identity tied to their ventures, and offer valuable insights on coping strategies like therapy, self-care, and the importance of support systems.