It is said that one of the main traits of a real entrepreneur is someone who does not fear to go against the grain, to take unpopular positions, to risk failure because they have such deep faith in their vision and their product.
Our next guest decided to “follow his heart” after being number 2 at one of the biggest audit firms in Mauritius for years. He believes (as do I) that the market wants (and indeed, needs) specialists and the firm he co-founded a few years ago, Kick Advisory Services, aspires to be the corporate finance firm of the region.
In this episode, Afsar Ebrahim shares his bold views about the state of the market, why remote working is harming company culture, how employers are missing the point and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for our IFC.
One of the reasons I’ve enjoyed our conversation so much is that Afsar offers a different perspective on pressing issues. Whether or not you agree with him, you will respect him for showing you the other side of the coin.