Isaac Marshall Discusses Business Opportunities in Africa

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Isaac Marshall Discusses Business Opportunities in Africa https://tlgcapital.com/

On this episode of Diversified Game I am joined by Isaac Marshall. Isaac shared how he went from growing up in a family with diverse cultural backgrounds to working in finance and investing in Africa. He discussed how his interest in different cultures and desire to help people led him to his current role at TLG Capital, a private credit fund focused on Sub-Saharan Africa. VISIT :https://tlgcapital.com/ Buy Courses at https://bit.ly/PrepareforyourfirsttriptoAfricaudemy Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamediversified Isaac's background and career path @ 0:00 Isaac shared how he went from growing up in a family with diverse cultural backgrounds to working in finance and investing in Africa. He discussed how his interest in different cultures and desire to help people led him to his current role at TLG Capital, a private credit fund focused on Sub-Saharan Africa. Opportunities and challenges in African entrepreneurship @ 3:16 Isaac highlighted the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of African businesses, noting that many entrepreneurs in Africa are among the best in the world given the challenges they face. He discussed the importance of de-risking investments and building trust when working with African entrepreneurs. Crypto and fintech applications in Africa @ 8:17 Isaac shared his perspective on the use cases of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in Africa, noting that they can help solve real problems around payments, authentication, and access to stable currencies. However, he cautioned against viewing crypto solely as an investment opportunity. Avoiding corruption and kickbacks @ 49:00 Isaac emphasized TLG's strict policy against any form of bribery or kickbacks, even if it means losing deals. He discussed the significant problem of capital flight from Africa due to corruption and the importance of building ethical business practices. TLG's community impact @ 51:06 Isaac shared the inspiring story of TLG's first investment in a Ugandan pharmaceutical manufacturer, which has dramatically reduced HIV and malaria deaths in the country. He highlighted TLG's focus on backing entrepreneurs who are solving real problems and creating positive social impact.