Behind the Build · 7 min read
Building KiaVendor: Ecommerce for the Way Africa Actually Sells
The design decisions and trade-offs behind KiaVendor — from local payments to mobile-first storefronts.
Journal
Notes from building in public.
Essays, teardowns and founder notes from KiaGo Tech and its portfolio companies.
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Featured · Founder Notes · 6 min read
Why We're Building KiaGo Tech as a Holding Company, Not a Startup
One brand, many products. How framing the studio as a portfolio unlocks compounding across every venture we build.
Startups · 5 min read
Launching KiaChow in Lagos: Five Lessons in Six Weeks
Onboarding vendors, curating listings, and figuring out what 'trust' really means in a fragmented food market.
AI · 8 min read
Why AI in Nigeria Won't Look Like AI Anywhere Else
The infrastructure gaps, the opportunity, and why localized models matter more than raw model size.
Founder Notes · 4 min read
What Building in Public Actually Buys You
Distribution, feedback, accountability — and the parts of transparency that most founders skip.
Startups · 7 min read
Why Studios Beat Accelerators in Emerging Markets
Capital is abundant. Operator hours are not. Why the studio model fits African ambition better than the accelerator model.