I still can’t get over the story of Chris Maurice and Yellow Card. Imagine flying to Lagos with a six-day-old passport, no clue what you’re getting into, and basically saying to yourself: “Either I make this work, or I live here forever.”
Started with $90, a dream, and a question: How do I actually solve real problems for people sending money home? That question led to something bigger than a remittance app. It became pan-African crypto infrastructure, now running in 20 countries.
Even the crypto “ban” in Nigeria couldn’t stop them. While everyone else panicked, they had a plan, shifted resources, and came out stronger. Maurice’s approach? Fail fast, learn faster, and always stay data-driven.
What really touches me is the courage to go in with no expectations, no cultural assumptions, just hustle, curiosity, and grit. That’s how you turn a gamble into a lasting impact.
Makes me wonder, how many of us are holding back because we think we know what’s coming?
