""326 investors said no to us on the first go-around, myself and Samir [Goel] had $100,000 in credit card debt, we've been kicked out of a Denny's because we couldn't afford a hotel room. We've been through very rough times on this journey, but it hasn't stopped us.""
""We built Esusu on this idea that no matter where you come from, what you look like, or your financial identity, it should never determine where you end up in life.""
Esusu, a fintech company, was founded by Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel, who faced significant challenges, including rejection from 326 investors and financial struggles. Their mission is to help renters build credit by reporting on-time rent payments. Abbey's background in Nigeria and Goel's immigrant experience in the U.S. shaped their dedication to ensuring financial identity does not dictate life outcomes. Esusu is now valued at $1.2 billion, serving 5 million rental units across the U.S. and has raised over $200 million in funding.
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