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The 5 Hottest International Money Transfer Startups

The Startup Magazine

Their advocacy stemmed from its founder Dr. Ismail Ahmed’s frustrations over sending cash to his relatives in Somalia through offline, agent-based services. This financial organization was founded in 2010 and initially focused on international money transfers to migrant communities.

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Vacation – To Tell or Not To Tell

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But honestly, if someone is visiting Somalia it might impact some planning activities. But I remember one instance where an executive took off suddenly just prior to the closing of a financing without notice. I also think it is helpful to know whether or not the executive plans to be online while away or otherwise reachable.

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