The Paystack Story, with Ezra Olubi, Co-Founder and CTO

[@successimamun5129]

For every founders connect interview I watch, I keep seeing a pattern. These founders were positioned for success long before success was a journey.

[@allenovie2436]

100% true. “Outliers” by Malcom Gladwell, explains this perfectly

[@seankinyua9562]

how?

[@Spcokker]

2 years after, still the best interview I’ve watched.

[@kennethokoli5779]

This is a beautiful interview! Every young Nigerian should watch this and get inspired!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you Kenneth.

[@leegyamfi8211]

This answers some questions I asked on Twitter with interest to learn from you. I hope to learn more

[@nation2earth]

I don't know, it's so amazing to see an androgynous, Black, African, successful man. Its really inspirational, I wish he did more intimate talks. I'm so happy to see someone who I can relate to on many levels. Thank you for this. Lebo, from South Africa 🕯️

[@TerriTerriHotSauce]

His success has nothing to do with him being gay/homosexual, black or African. It's about the work he put in.

[@uwaifoidehenre7976]

This is a video every young Nigerian should watch .

[@TomiiwoAbosede]

I, due to my work, have had to relate with some key accounts officers from Paystack. They still are the most passionate (about their company) professionals I’ve met. They think differently, not in a weird way but in an interesting way about their company. It is admirable. Shoutout to Seike and Folu.

[@chimsgraphic]

Am a tech guy & I can say am hugely reserved in the real world, I love my own company. That's how most programmers are... Our world is in our head..

[@MooreDH]

Lol I’m a tech guy and I’m extremely extroverted 😂. I don’t think introversion and ability to solve problems on computers are interdependent

[@chimsgraphic]

@@MooreDH You right. Personality has nothing to do with solving problems...

[@mizta_pita]

You are a sigma Male

[@calebadeleye]

Most software guys are like that..just a few exceptions

[@TerriTerriHotSauce]

@@MooreDH When do you get time to think enough to build things from scratch? Or are you just an employee who never has "time" to build things on his own?

[@thisistrulyblank]

This is easily one of the best interviews I've ever watched. It had the right mix of fun and seriousness. Ezra really is a very interesting person and Peace did a great job as well. Kudos to you both.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@Vikxxlife]

How much did they raise for their series A?

[@seanjohn6956]

this guy is actually special. I hope he knows this

[@osazeyyh]

Thank God I found this. Haven't really heard Ezra speak before. So yayyy

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Yayyyy! Thank you for watching 💥

[@akotechonline]

What's I love about Paystack is their way of telling stories to promote their brands. Hoping to implement that on the startup I'm working on.

[@naijaexpert6763]

ITS STORY THAT DRIVES FEELINGS ... AND PEOPLE ARE MOVED BY HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT THE REASON WHY THE PRODUCT WAS CREATED, i'm getting into UI/UX BECause of this, just to create solutions and generate ideas that make an impact

[@ajalasolomon2357]

I dont want this to end, so much insight. Thank you Peace!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@IdowuObadeyi]

Fantastic interview. It felt nostalgic and refreshing at the same time hearing from a guy you last heard from when you were boys in secondary guy. Great insights from Ezra for anyone just delving into entrepreneurship & the tech start-up world

[@techteam3111]

This "delving" you use, wan cause wahala, 3 years later 😂😂😂

[@iszybeethefirst]

Crazzyyyy thing that I just FINALLYYYY carved out the time to watch this interview and I wished it was an hour long line this others 😩😩😩 Ezra is weirdly a mood 😂😂😂, especially at the end when he was asked any final words for his audience and he was like "Bye bye" 😂😂😂😂. It was really an insightful interview. Enjoyed every bit of it 🔥🔥🔥

[@AndrewOkiemuteAndyO]

I really love paystack, they are revolutionary. One day I will join the team

[@michaeliyoha3829]

Ezra is just pleasant to watch and listen to!

[@haleenation7423]

Great to hear Ezra speak too.....and I can see the joy in your expression Peace, it for real.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you

[@aeadedoyin]

Really wanted to hear what Ezra sounded like... and mahnn he's so calm. Qualities of top engineers, though, "dem no dey do Lau Lau" see Musk too.! Anyways! Thanks Peace for an opportunity to listen to this genius of a human! So, so many unpacked insights❤ I've a one on one with him tomorrow, hope it goes well!🤓

[@oluwatobipeter2206]

God😵! Going forward i have to carefully select channel that i subscribe too. I am so motivated right now, just by this short interactions, Thank you Ezra, Thank you Peace

[@sosolyricsworld]

I'm finding Ezra really interesting, especially that we share a lot of values. Glad to know it's not a lonely ride. Great interview, I love the passion.

[@VibingTech]

This is great, it's beautiful to see young Africans doing great in the tech sector.

[@bosun99uk]

Can’t believe it took me this long to find Peace, & it’s great to know more about Ezra

[@alex2mics795]

That man Ezra is truly an open book. I've learnt a lot from these 30 mins or so. thanks Itimi

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@folorunshoabiodun1376]

How am I just finding out about this channel. This is really an awesome and inspiring video. Thanks for this

[@MrRudesaint]

Amazing Job by the presenter and a big admiration for the total break down of how the company started and grew

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you

[@harchychy]

This was first of the series I watched and I loved/enjoyed it!!! Thank you, Peace, for this.

[@frame.56]

Why am I just watching this video 😟 This is awesome🔥 My new role model

[@koshaconsultant]

Your spiritual perspective and journey echoes mine. Love how you articulated that. xx

[@JayStiqs]

I just found you! You are awesome!!! Keep doing this!!!! Love it. Edit: Audio is a lil low though.

[@ceciliaorji8894]

true The audio is low,had to strain my ears

[@johnayanyemi]

Commenting again cause I just got to the end part and I most say this interview is everything 🙌

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Awww. Thank you for watching

[@avourofficial]

I like the fact that he's now a free thinker (religious wise). also nice interview @peace, good job

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@bobbyutulu]

Oh wow, a relatable interview. Finally! ♥️

[@helloebube]

This is so the best video I've watched today! You could literally feel the passion in Ezra's voice. Thanks Peace for putting founder's connect together 🥰🥰

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching

[@opeyimikaaremu5107]

Ezra is so cool and awesome. Learnt so much from him. Thank you, Peace for curating stories of cofounders who have had successes at it. Each interview has been a hit so far.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching 🤩

[@bolajijamesadelakun1308]

Insightful conversation, I kept this in my download for a while, waiting for the right moment to listen, and take notes. I finally did, this is kinda like a gift for me. It was uploaded a year ago. wow, but doesn't feel like such. Thanks, Peace Itimi for the quality of work put into your interviews.

[@OmakaSammie_SamNaija]

A lot of insights in one video! Thank you Ezra and Peace, the excitement was felt on this end of the screen.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you

[@kevahwin]

Amazing interview 👏 Thanks @Peace for the great content. And thanks to @Ezra for sharing. Feels like thé interview took him a bit beyond his comfort zone and that is worthy of appreciation.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@bolaji_]

He's a Gentle dude, thanks Peace we need of this 👍👍👍

[@tomiwa1a]

Great interview Peace, I just sent to my sister as well, so much to learn. I checked out your website as well. Your book looks super interesting.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching. 👏👏

[@victoriaoagboghidi2921]

Thank you so much Peace! I had fun watching this and learnt a whole lot. The power of story telling, keep up the good work Peace.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@turtlecrew]

Fantastic interview. As someone looking to get into the Nigerian tech space and as a human.... fab. 11 people obviously have issues.

[@briangach4365]

Your hair looks amazing queen

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you

[@cramptwin]

nice staff, watching from Kenya... I'm a subscriber now

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you! 🥳🥳

[@olasunkanmiolatunbosun9028]

This is my first time in your channel but you hooked me all true. Great conversation.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching

[@TheObiajuruUncut]

Another amazing interview Peace. Welldone.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank You

[@timialonge]

This is a very interesting & intelligent discussion! And Ezra’s look is very funny 😂 Good job Peace

[@itunuakinware7265]

Very well done with this initiative!

[@adeagaisaac4541]

This is really interesting and educating at the same time... I should spend more time on this channel hence

[@euchariaokoli6152]

Thank you so much Peace. Ezra is an amazing inspiration.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@dapobelieve]

This is was so inspiring and fun, he really is a simple guy

[@abijosegun7246]

Really proud of Ezra Olubi and Shola Akinlade🙌🏾

[@onyekachiezekwe7449]

Watching this after 2yrs, all I can say is wow! Nice interview ❤️

[@kanmi_daniels]

Was at Marriott Ikeja for one of their outing... Thier work culture inspired me a lot!⚡

[@Gmkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk]

Enjoyed every bit of the interview

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thanks so much for watching

[@victorekea]

Recommended by KZbin. Nice video 👍

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@havwiscable4199]

I enjoyed this interview. Thank you Itimi

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you.

[@calebekeh7072]

very interesting interview, what i like most about him is his desire for success that made put in many years of hard work, programming is serious business, for this, i understand what he mean about his father questioning his use of computer, as a java developer myself, programmers need support, concentration and ability to find solution for problems, i so bad, when family members, friends, novice look at you some how, as if use of computer is a bad habit. The truth is that, aside doctors, next most people, bring solution to humanities are programmers

[@peterkisadha222]

Amazing interview. Thanks Peace!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@leegyamfi8211]

Love your posts. Young bloods in the success story

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you!

[@akinniranyesamuelakintomid3858]

Very interesting and enlightening conversation, I learnt a lot. Thank you ✌️

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Glad you did. Thank you for watching.

[@Officialhord]

Nice, the fashion part got me though, I was still wondering what it was. I am also working with a few friends on a product and I've definitely picked stuff.

[@ayoopopoola439]

Love the channel and the fact that you're Nigerian ❤️... Pls it was hard to hear at a point.

[@ErnyVibes]

This was highly insightful and amazing. Thank you so much

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

You're welcome 😊

[@resa_uyi]

I absolutely loved this interview. Well done Peace.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

I’m glad you love it

[@johnayanyemi]

'Not turn engineers into engineering managers' lol. Really insightful interview.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@LearnFilmEditing]

Very insightful interview. Alot to take in. More of this kind itimi. Cheers!

[@Lidukush]

Omg Ezra is adorable 🥺

[@that.unknown]

The "made our best engineers our worst managers" is a project management professional(PMP) concept called the "Halo effect".

[@inujohn2124]

I love this interview 🥺

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Glad you do. Thank you for watching.

[@jumoby]

Interesting and Intelligent Interview. Worth The Time. Thanks for the insight shared.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@viqueturTV]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks Peace

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you

[@veraleee1791]

This was great to watch. Nice!!!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you

[@adedamola8761]

This was really exciting to watch...

[@miracleewim]

This was a great interview. Well done, Peace.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching🎉

[@oluwafemiodu9573]

I really enjoyed and learnt a lot from this. Thank you!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@midwest042003]

Awesome. Inspiring. Thank you.

[@ifexosuigwe]

Great work peace, keep it up & thanks for sharing

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you

[@christiangeorge8551]

This is a very intelligent discussion

[@GamerXperienceHD]

Great inspiration for those of us starting out to create our own.

[@AliyuMansuur]

i like the way he talks

[@bwizacharlotte2511]

This is so nice. thanks!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching

[@koolamusic_]

Loved this!!! Really interesting interview

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Glad you do! Thank you for watching

[@nkanugodswill6301]

Such an insightful interview Peace. I'm really inspired

[@drdalu]

Great interview…peace pls I would like you to send me a link to your interview with CEO of kippa (Kennedy ekezie)….Been actually looking for the video.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Hello! Thank you! Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpDIhIl5irmDpck

[@femiabolaji1809]

Ezra is a fantastic guy.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Totally

[@ogeeziashi]

Na unbelievably liquid carry me come here o😂😂😂😂

[@femioki3861]

Real 😂😂

[@oyeyinkaoluwatobi7866]

😂😂😂

[@JustGuzi]

What I got is in getting a co-founder you both need to connect on some levels like he said it’s like marriage. Get to understand each other and having someone with same vision “like minded “ and it will be a go!

[@obiohagwu788]

I love this. very enlightening!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Awww. Glad you do. Thank you for watching.

[@gbengaodugbemi]

31:00 homeboy loves SF because it reflects his core - Tech and sexual/gender minority reception. I love SF too, it’s just a too damn expensive city, arguably the most expensive city in America.

[@brownbeauutiie]

You can tell that he's kind. I don't know why he laughed about that. It's so obvious 😂

[@tobicrusherfumigation1679]

This is really awesome.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@tobicrusherfumigation1679]

@@PeaceItimiofficial you are welcome

[@thebaldblackdoctor]

Thank you for this.

[@lolapearson6720]

This is really good Peace one day you’ll interview me too. I just have the feeling I’m E.S

[@ekrystale]

Thanks for all you do Peace.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you.

[@Lidukush]

Looooove this interview!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Glad you do. Thank you for watching.

[@ganiyridwan6464]

Loved thissss!!!!!!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Glad you did. Thank you for watching.

[@adenirantimilehin7206]

I loved watching this.

[@manudev2155]

great, can't wait for the next interview

[@quincyoghenetejiriukumakub7003]

Amazing Interview

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you Quincy

[@Odinakaonuigbo]

Great stuff! The pause in vid at 0:29 was that intentional?

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching. No, it wasn't