How to Scale Across with Africa with the CEO of Jumia - Interview with Francis Dufay

In this interview, we are joined by the CEO of Jumia, Francis Dufay, on the future of technology and e-commerce in Africa. We discuss the challenges of scaling across borders, driving impact in one's career and defining the future areas of growth in developing countries.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Jumia and Francis Dufay's background

02:28 Early Career and why e-commerce?

07:08 How do you scale your company in Africa?

10:21 Challenges of spread a company too thin.

12:20 How to decided where is the best growth opportunity

17:23 Jumia's Impact on the community and the people

20:04 Most requested products in Africa

21:05 Value of entertainment in the developing world

21:49 How to manage exchange rate fluctuations in Africa?

23:47 What other opportunities still awaits in Africa

25:20 Who were Francis' inspiration along the way?

"Africa is the last frontier for e-commerce, providing unique opportunities for significant changes in consumer behavior and internet usage."