After ten years in Africa I have made the jump to Europe. It was a successful ten years, and I’m proud of what I accomplished. My wife and I were considering other options, and after she got a great job here in Berlin we knew it was the right time. She is going to be Head of Product for European Markets at N26, a digital bank in Berlin. It’s a new challenge for her and I’m so excited to see how she succeeds at it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am taking some time off to think about what I want to do next. I’m thinking about an MBA, starting a business, or joining one of the many excellent fintech companies in Berlin. There will be lots more time on my hands, so I’ll write more as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From a fintech perspective, my first impression of Berlin is not positive. There is a severe lack of payment infrastructure in this city, and most small merchants will require cash to transact. This made for some interesting efforts to translate over the last few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, this city is incredible from a personal perspective. The city is easily accessible, the food is delicious and you can bike everywhere. It feels good to be back in a big city, and I’m thrilled for the opportunities and adventures that await. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to get in touch about Berlin you can slide into my DMs at @joncgore<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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