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53 | From a Small Village in Uganda to Tech Entrepreneur in Dubai
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- May 20, 2026
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- 2021
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Summary
In episode 53 of the Nomad Summit Podcast, we sit down with Elias Hezron for a fascinating conversation about ambition, opportunity, remote work, entrepreneurship, and growing up in Uganda before entering the global tech world. Elias shares his journey from a small village in Uganda to building a crypto payments startup that expanded across seven African countries before being acquired. Today, he works remotely in fintech and spends much of his time in Dubai – but his story is about much more than tech and crypto. Together with co-host Alexandra Mosnitska, we talk about poverty, education, globalization, branding yourself online, and how remote work can completely change someone's life trajectory. We also dive into why access to traditional banking and business loans can be so difficult in many African countries, how alternative financial systems are emerging, and why events and networking still matter in an increasingly digital world. This episode is both inspiring and eye-opening – especially for anyone dreaming about building a location-independent life from wherever they are in the world. Key Takeaways Growing up in rural Uganda without imagining a future in tech How a date – and only having $1.50 – changed Elias' life Why remote work opened doors that local opportunities could not Teaching yourself tech skills through YouTube Building and scaling a crypto payments startup across Africa Why access to capital and loans is still a huge challenge in Uganda The reality of salaries, banking, and entrepreneurship in emerging markets How networking and conferences helped Elias break into the global tech scene Why personal branding and visibility matter more than ever Life in Dubai as a remote worker and entrepreneur Relevant Links Elias Hezron on LinkedIn : https://www.li…