Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Nigeria and San Francisco, the payments and remittances firm has grown to become one of Africa’s largest start-ups, with a valuation of $3bn as of 2022.
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It’s time to look beyond the doom and gloom headlines, as the companies that come out of this crisis will be stronger, better and more reliable.
While gamification can be a powerful tool, firms must use it wisely and plan carefully to achieve success.