Strive Masiyiwa
Econet Group · Telecommunications · Zimbabwe
Biography
Fought a years-long legal battle in Zimbabwe for a mobile phone licence, winning in the courts in the 1990s. Econet Wireless grew into a multinational group.
The lesson
Paraphrased summarySummary: persistence through legal and regulatory obstacles can unlock markets others give up on.
How it helps you
Licences and paperwork stop many founders. Planning for them early saves the business.
Practical steps
- List every licence or permit you need.
- Visit the office that issues each one.
- Keep copies of every document.
- Budget time and money for delays.
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