Founders Unfound

Chiko Chingaya - Talisman

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Chiko Chingaya, Co-Founder and CEO of Talisman, a company building the next generation of software management, offering companies a centralized overview of all their software and SaaS.

Born in post-colonial Zimbabwe, Chiko moved to the US when he was 7, growing up in and around Dallas. With parents always working, Chiko developed a sense of independence, pursuing early passions for writing and the arts. He entered college under the premise that he would pursue law potentially, But, a trip to his homeland midway through undergrad left him humbled and determined. What followed was a masterclass of career stints - product, marketing, sales, and client success. Then one evening, watching Shark tank with a glass on wine in hand, he had the epiphany that would become Talisman. Keep listening to hear how it happened.

Chiko and Talisman have a great story.

In this episode Chiko and Dan discussed:

What changed when he moved from Zimbabwe to the US
How a $500 trip to Costco landed Talisman its first investors
Is it me or is it my business? The black founder inner question
The power of relationships and your network
Why everyone should learn to code

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