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Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by theSpark(m): 10:33am On May 28, 2015 |
Hi Markessien. You mentioned you started in calabar but from the writeup I understand your startup is now Lagos based. How much has moving to Lagos been of benefit to you and your company? Can it be said that Lagos is the land of promise for startups? 1 Like |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by anonimi: 10:34am On May 28, 2015 |
Setaje: with that your dp ehn |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by echoedwalls: 10:35am On May 28, 2015 |
Great job mate! |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Jarus(m): 10:36am On May 28, 2015 |
Good to see you here, Mark. I have read about you and your startup in the last two years and I'm impressed. I also recently floated a startup, JarusHub, a career consulting startup. I got three partners, and I the lead partner. We have put close to N2m ($10k) to it to date (we rented and furnished our office for close to N1m). We prefer to grow organically, but we don't mind external funding as our expansion drive is limited by finances now. What is your experience sourcing fund? What is your revenue model? 11 Likes |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Nobody: 10:36am On May 28, 2015 |
I used your portal to look for hotels months ago when i had to travel to Lagos. Its well put together but i would suggest that phone numbers to each hotels be included. I wanted to call the reception of any of the hotels i saw so i could confirm if there was still bed space available as we were to arrive at night. There was no phone number listed in any of these hotels so i couldn't call any to confirm. I just used the address i saw and traced them. Some of them lie about their distance from the airport and services they provide. The one i stayed claimed that they are 7 minutes from the airport whereas it took us atleast 30 minutes to get there without traffic on the way. The hotel i ended up in had some issues i tried to raise in its review but most of the words i wrote were hidden. Those are my points. Thank you. 15 Likes |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Jarus(m): 10:37am On May 28, 2015 |
Our office is also at Alagomeji in Yaba. I see majority of Nigerian startups prefer their offices in Yaba, now styled Silicon valley of Nigeria. 5 Likes |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by 400billionman: 10:39am On May 28, 2015 |
markessien: Use it and buy Rolls Royce phantom.. 1 Like |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by myklangelo(m): 10:40am On May 28, 2015 |
my Bro congrats... A man with a vision is better than a man with billions in his account. Your vision n creativity is paying off,I pray mine does same. The 1st Igbo language blog is out, it is fun and insightful. Visit, comment, share and criticize.www.odeniigbo..com 3 Likes |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by sharpman1(m): 10:44am On May 28, 2015 |
Hello Mark. Great Job! You are a motivation. Just one question, What is the advantage of booking the hotels through your site as against calling them myself and making my reservations over the phone? Is it cheaper to book through your site........... 1 Like |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Setaje(f): 10:46am On May 28, 2015 |
olatricia:live and let live!. 1 Like |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by haibe(m): 10:47am On May 28, 2015 |
Just read the winners candidates reply to those interview questions. . Well what can I say, that guy is really smart |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Setaje(f): 10:48am On May 28, 2015 |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by haibe(m): 10:49am On May 28, 2015 |
tellwisdom:yea.. like mikel obi .. and the guy comes to nairaland wella sef.. just that not everyone knows 1 Like |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by haibe(m): 10:50am On May 28, 2015 |
Setaje:sorry but what sort of DP is that? Those that liked it need to be hung on a tree and castrated.. ewww.. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by CashdownNG: 10:52am On May 28, 2015 |
bukkytroni: Saw your comment and wondered is it only obviously successful companies that VCs invest in? or do they take a chance on other ideas or more importantly budding businesses to get a sizable stake at lesser cost? your reply would be welcome 1 Like |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Orikinla(m): 10:52am On May 28, 2015 |
Congratulations Mark. I thank God for you. Omidyar Network has boosted the innovations of very creative young Nigerians, including Omoyele Sowore of Sahara Reporters and BudgIT. |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by tellwisdom: 10:53am On May 28, 2015 |
haibe: Gbossaaaaa |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by adaweezy(m): 10:53am On May 28, 2015 |
Setaje:everything |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by anonimi: 10:56am On May 28, 2015 |
Setaje: DEPENDING on the type of work you are looking for, nothing is wrong with it |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Setaje(f): 10:56am On May 28, 2015 |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Setaje(f): 10:58am On May 28, 2015 |
haibe: Please don't ruin this great topic. Live my dp alone. If it offends u. Don't look. Those that liked it saw something u obviously cannot see. 3 Likes |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by ghettodreamz(m): 10:58am On May 28, 2015 |
markessien: I love this, kudos to you and your team. The next few lines are questions I would like you do justice to; #1. Were you self-taught developer or did you learn coding within the four walls of a school? #2. Is Hotels.ng your first shot at startup? Any other failed attempt(s) to share? #3. What's starting out like for you? I mean, from infancy as a coder to the birthing of hotels.ng. #4. How long does it take before you signed on your first client? #5. After landing your first client, in terms of financing, how much did you start out with? #6. How long does it take and what does it take getting your first seed capital? #7. What are the 'top three pieces of advice' you would give to other upcoming startup visionaries? #8. Has the thought of 'throw in the towel' ever crossed through your mind at some points when things weren't going as you'd planned for? #9. If so, what has been your utmost source of motivation(s) (be it self-motivation, et al) or driving force? #10. On the scale of 1-10, how would you rate the status quo of IT as an industry in Nigeria? And what's the way forward in pushing it to a standard where it could rub shoulders with those from other developing/developed nations? Wishing you all the very best in your future pursuits. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Setaje(f): 10:58am On May 28, 2015 |
anonimi: OK what kind of work is suited for my dp? |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by PapaBrowne(m): 10:59am On May 28, 2015 |
Question coming. |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by ddeston(m): 11:00am On May 28, 2015 |
@marKessien I love what you are doing. I have a question for you. I have this not so unique idea that I want to kick off the ground. But initial funds is the problem how do I get a coder to partner with me as am more of a marketer than a coder? 1 Like |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by idupaul: 11:01am On May 28, 2015 |
tellwisdom: Owu de blow people for Nairaland sha. 5 Likes |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by iebanehita(m): 11:04am On May 28, 2015 |
markessien: Top position? I would have to disagree with you on this. I have worked with hotels.ng as a freelancer and with Jovago.com and I can categorically say that Jovago.com is way popular and has claimed several awards, including No.1 hotel booking site in Nigeria and has already expanded to Ghana, Kenya and other African Countries, despite hotels.ng starting before her. Congratulations also, on your recent breakthrough. cc: MRBrownJ 3 Likes |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Chuks84(m): 11:06am On May 28, 2015 |
I just want to commend seun and mark essien on this. This is what nairaland should be about; sharing educative and success stories and encouraging our youths to aspire for more. 4 Likes |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Olucheye(m): 11:09am On May 28, 2015 |
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Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Dreambeat: 11:09am On May 28, 2015 |
Great one from you Mark Essien.As a novice who would like to start up an online business,what basic IT knowledge must the person have apart from the ability to surf the web? |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by Decryptor(m): 11:10am On May 28, 2015 |
If Mr Essien had blamed GEJ back in 2013 like some woeful people here on NL, he wouldn't have gotten to where he is today. Moral of he story: Stand up and do something with your hands rather than waiting for Buhari to "CHANGE" your life after May 29th. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Startup Hotels.ng Just Raised $1.2m. Ask Me Anything by AZeD1(m): 11:13am On May 28, 2015 |
markessien / Seun 1) What's your technology stack? 2) How many times do you deploy(day/week/month)? 3) How are bugs (non critical) handled fix immediately or wait the next deployment window? 4) On technology side of things, what has been your 'aha' moment? 1 Like |
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