The Journey of Mitchan Adams (Ozow): From Music to Exited Tech Founder

The Startup Club Podcast

In this episode, Mathew Marsden is joined by Mitchan Adams - the music producer turned developer, instrumental in co-founding (and exiting) one of South Africa's leading fintech startups, Ozow.
By the time he left in 2021 - Ozow had raised a $48m Series B and was processing more than $100m/growing at 140K users per month.
This episode dives into:
Mitchan's early years and influential experiences that laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial journey.
Turning points that shifted his focus from music to technology.
Strategies and the mindset that propelled Mitchan through countless financial and personal challenges.
Balancing co-founder dynamics and effective collaboration.
Knowing when, the process of, and life after exiting a startup.
The opportunity in South Africa and the role of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE).
A glimpse of Mitchan's vision for the future and what he’s working on now.
Dive into a world of innovation and audacious entrepreneurship alongside Mathew and Mitchan and absorb the lessons that come from embracing change and breaking barriers.
Connect with Mitchan on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchanadams/
Connect with Mathew on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewmarsden/

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