Author: Kyle Schutter

When working with international investors you’ll have to do some cross-cultural translations which go beyond language. It took me 5 years to learn so maybe I can save you some time… useful for both foreign and African founders.I arrived in Africa (I’ll keep specifics vague to protect the innocent in this article) as a 23 year old ready to fix Africa’s rural energy. How hard could it be, right? Among other plans, my goal was to never give a bribe. As westerners we believe avoiding bribes is sacred–it’s part of our secular religion that we never think to question. But…

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