Building Two Startups at the Same Time - Mariam Muganga | WIB Podcast E16

In this episode, I speak to Mariam Muganga, Co-Founder of Academic Bridge & KudiBooks. Mariam shares her journey from building one of the first edtech startups in Rwanda to launching a new accounting software, KudiBooks.
She discusses the challenges of selling to schools, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the evolution of her business strategies.
Academic Bridge: academicbridge...
KudiBooks: kudibooks.com/
Topics:
0:05:30 - Early Entrepreneurial Ventures and Job Experiences
0:08:22 - Transition to Tech Startup and Problem Identification
0:12:34 - Journey of Academic Bridge Startup
0:18:23 - Milestones and Growth of Academic Bridge
0:26:36 - Expansion and Evolution into KudiBooks
0:33:21 - Introduction and Features of KudiBooks
0:38:07 - Sign-up Process and Bank Integration for KudiBooks
0:40:16 - Discussion on KudiBooks Traction and Marketing Plans
0:44:33 - Experience Transitioning from Academic Bridge to KudiBooks
0:45:45 - Comparison of SME vs. Startup and Bootstrapping vs. Funding Approach
0:46:50 - Discussion on Bootstrapping and Investment Strategies in Tech Startups
0:47:02 - Importance of Bootstrapping in Tech Startups and Transition to Investment Opportunities

[@GasareRJoel]

I used academic bridge in its early days, proud of Her!

[@jameswestbrook5709]

what the name of the other startup again, did you say quitty books?

[@whatimbuildingpodcast]

KudiBooks: kudibooks.com/

[@jameswestbrook5709]

@@whatimbuildingpodcast 👍🏽

[@jameswestbrook5709]

they need to hire a good ui designer though, for the dashboard, and all that