> [Founders in Lagos] struggle everyday against obstacles that are unimaginable to their brethren in San Francisco. .... For startups, there are particular chal

> [Founders in Lagos] struggle everyday against obstacles that are unimaginable to their brethren in San Francisco. .... For startups, there are particular challenges. Every hour or so, the power goes out. Most people do not have bank accounts or credit cards, so it’s hard to collect money from customers. Funding is elusive. The nearest Philz Coffee is 5,418 miles away. Sometimes it's easy to forget how first world our own problems are.