#2009 $200M exit to Stripe

Two weeks ago I saw the news story “Stripe acquires Nigeria’s Paystack for $200 million.”  So I immediately contacted the founder of the company to do an interview. And he said, “Come on, man. Let’s do it, but give me a little bit of time.” And so we waited a couple of weeks and true to his word he showed up to talk about it. Joining me Shola Akinlade, the founder of Paystack. It’s a startup out of Nigeria that like Stripe provides quick ways to integrate payment services into online and offline transactions. We’re going to find out how he built this company, how he sold it, and why he’s even sitting here doing this interview with me. Shola Akinlade is the founder of Paystack, a payments platform for Africa. Sponsored byToptal – Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. Toptal serves thousands of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, delivering expertise and world-class solutions at an unparalleled success rate. With elite freelancers in over 100 countries, Toptal connects the world’s top talent with leading companies in days, not weeks. Plus, every new engagement begins with a no-risk trial period, so clients only pay if satisfied with the work. Get started hiring with Toptal today. HostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website. More interviews -> https://mixergy.com/moreint Rate this interview -> https://mixergy.com/rateint