Join us for this episode with Biny Baba, Founder of Biny Baba Business Group, a business advisor and entrepreneur connecting Ethiopian businesses with opportunities in China. Starting his journey in Merkato, Biny has spent the past 17 years building a remarkable path in Ethiopia’s import business scene.
In this episode, he talks about Merkato’s culture and business spirit, how he started his journey, his work in the import and China markets, and how content creation has become part of his story. It’s an inspiring conversation with a young entrepreneur who turned local beginnings into a bridge for global business.
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00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - opening
04:20 - What influenced you to follow your passion?
06:53 - Journey ( Merkato, first job, Starting Business)
38:56 - Misconception about Merkato
44:30 - Merkato for newbies
52:26 - The future of merkato
59:38 - Distribution
01:10:50 - Import
01:31:34 - Import process
01:47:39 - Sourcing
01:59:48 -Content creation
02:04:55 - Real Estate
02:17:23 - Run down questions
02:23:19 - Aspirations
02:25:33 - Wisdom
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