Insights & Ideas

Writing & Vision

Thoughts on building technology for local markets, leadership in African startups, and the future of digital commerce — by Momoh Mustapha Sandi, CEO & Founder of Market360.

What I Write About

African Markets

Building technology solutions for unique African market challenges

Leadership

CEO insights on building teams and leading with purpose

Product

From idea to execution: building products that matter

Fintech

The future of payments and financial services in Africa

All Articles

Leadership in African startups
Leadership Dec 2024

Leadership in African Startups: Beyond the Hustle Culture

The narrative around African startups often centers on hustle and grind. As a CEO, I've found that sustainable leadership requires a different approach.

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Building trust in digital commerce
Product Nov 2024

Building Trust in Markets Where Trust is Scarce

Trust is the foundation of commerce. In emerging markets where institutional trust is low, how do you build a platform that both buyers and sellers can rely on?

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Mobile-first development
Technology Oct 2024

Mobile-First Isn't Enough: Building for Africa's Internet

Everyone talks about mobile-first design, but building for African markets requires going further — optimizing for intermittent connectivity and expensive data.

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Working with co-founders
Founder Journey Sep 2024

The Power of Partnership: Working with Vice CEO Ezekiel Sesay

Building Market360 wouldn't be possible without the partnership I share with Vice CEO Ezekiel Sesay. Here's what I've learned about leadership partnerships.

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Digital payments in Africa
Fintech Aug 2024

The Future of Payments in Sierra Leone

As digital commerce grows in Sierra Leone, the payment infrastructure must evolve. Here's my vision for how payments will transform over the next decade.

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Product development journey
Product Jul 2024

From Idea to Product: The Market360 Story

Every product starts with a problem. Here's the story of how Market360 went from a simple idea to a platform serving thousands across Sierra Leone.

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