Ricardo Konlack

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

PDG at Katika

Communauté urbaine de Douala, Littoral, Cameroon

Overview

Ricardo Konlack is the founder and CEO of Katika Web3, Inc. , a fintech startup using blockchain to enhance financial inclusion in Africa. A civil engineering graduate from Germanys Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, he previously founded and scaled a successful construction company in Cameroon, Brick Building Sarl, before pivoting to tech entrepreneurship.

Outside of his primary business ventures, Ricardo is passionate about gaming and the potential of digital economies to create new opportunities on the continent. He actively engages with the startup ecosystem, participating in acceleration programs and gatherings to foster innovation and connect with other founders, demonstrating his commitment to community building.

He transitioned from studying civil engineering in Germany to launching a successful construction firm in Cameroon, then pivoted entirely to found a Web3 fintech company for Africa.

Personality Overview

Process Focused

Detail Oriented

Perfectionist

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Financial Inclusion
His fintech startup, Katika Web3, is explicitly aimed at reshaping financial inclusion across Africa by making services like payments, credit, and savings more accessible through blockchain technology.
Blockchain Technology
He is the founder of two companies, Katika Web3 and Sendmfree LTD, that leverage blockchain to solve real-world problems in Africa, from payments to remittance.
African Startups
As a graduate of the Founder Institute and a participant in events like the AfriLabs Annual Gathering, he is deeply involved in the African tech and startup ecosystem.

Media Appearances

Ricardo has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2023
PDG at Katika
1-2022
IT-Direktorin (CTO) at Katika
4-2020 - 1-2022
Chief Executive Officer at Sendmfree LTD
12-2017 - 4-2020
Chief Executive Officer at Brick Building sarl
8-2019 - 9-2019
Summer Intern at Continental

Education

9-2022 - 3-2023
Graduate from Founder Institute
2015 - 2020
Génie civil from Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

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Insights For Selling To Ricardo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself
  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough

DONT's

  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ricardo is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ricardo

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ricardo move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Ricardo take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Ricardo

Personality Compatibility


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