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Ellison of Oracle. Supremely gifted marketers that have changed the technology industry.

A leader historically I admired was Spartacus, a man among men.

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By example. I never ask anyone to do anything I am not prepared to do myself.

By building technology globally for businesses locally.

Increase your marketing and sales investment.

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How do you see the future of your industry?

Most of RedCloud’s investments are focused in emerging markets, with particular emphasis on mobile services. We are creating the ‘ people’s bank’ in each

Contact: www.redcloudventurecapital.com How do you compete in a recession?

How do you compete in a global business environment?

How do you manage organizational politics, and conflicting personalities, interests, and views?

No time for politics. We have a regular weekly exec meeting, everyone is clear on their objectives and KPI’s , and we all depend on each other. Unity is critical.

How do you balance and manage various stakeholders’ interests?

Keeping them fully informed.

How do you describe your leadership style?

of the countries we are operating in, it means that the mobile becomes a way in which you can enjoy all the benefits that financial services have to offer, but crucially, without needing to open a bank account.

We call it ‘ finance on demand’, where anyone can access any financial services, at anytime, and any place, securely, safely and effectively.

The future in our industry is just that, innovation for everybody, not just somebody.

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What advice would you give to policy makers to help the economy and

your business?

Address the credit/ small business lending situation.

Can you please share any life or personal lessons that other CEOs

might relate to?

Trust is earned over a long time, and long in moment. Act with integrity in all that you do.

Can you share with us a CEO humour?

‘Someday’ is the most dangerous word in business.

Trust is earned over a long time, and long in moment. Act with integrity in all that you do.

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