#27 Shettima Ali | Founder of xTID Fighting Bureaucracy with Deeptech

14/05/2025 27 min Temporada 4 Episodio 4

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🌍 Ever tried to get official documents from your home country while living abroad? Then you know—bureaucracy doesn’t travel well.In this new episode, I speak with Shettima, founder of xTID, a startup that began by solving a deeply personal pain: helping Nigerian citizens abroad access certificates and documents often hidden behind complicated processes and endless forms.What started as a mission to digitize bureaucracy for Nigerian expats has now evolved into something even bigger: ✅ A pivot to the India-Germany corridor ✅ A focus on verifying educational credentials for universities and tech companies ✅ And the use of blockchain to ensure secure, tamper-proof records for institutionsBut this episode isn’t just about tech. It’s about resilience, adaptability, and how to keep going—even when the funding freezes, the co-founder steps back, and the government pivots before you do.🎧 If you're interested in GovTech, international innovation, or just want a refreshingly honest founder story—this one’s for you.#startups #govtech #digitalidentity #bureaucracy #innovation #expatsolutions #xTID #blockchain #founderstory #podcastABOUT THIS PODCAST:🌍 Not everyone starts with a business degree or a clear-cut plan. Some come from science, engineering, design—or even space exploration.Some move to new countries, learning to navigate unfamiliar systems while building something of their own.What unites them isn’t just ambition—it’s resilience, creativity, and the courage to challenge the status quo.🎙 In this podcast, we talk to founders at every stage—from testing first ideas to leading groundbreaking companies.They’re solving real problems: from interplanetary travel to fixing bureaucracy for expats or reducing food waste with smart sensors.Their stories prove: entrepreneurship isn’t just for those who planned for it.It’s for anyone with a vision and the determination to make it real.ABOUT START Munich:START Munich is the largest independent student initiative focused on entrepreneurship in Munich. Founded in 2003, it brings together a new generation of entrepreneurs and offers direct access to the startup world. With over 450 active members, START Munich has been the launchpad for successful startups like Freeletics, IDnow, and Trade Republic.Through a vibrant community, hands-on events, workshops, and team-driven projects, START Munich helps students gain the skills, experience, and connections they need to turn ideas into real ventures. Whether you're just starting out or already deep into your entrepreneurial journey, START Munich is your space to grow, build, and connect.👉 Learn more at startmunich.de

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