Today on Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss the meaning of an Internet country with Afropolitan CEO and Co-founder, Eche Emole. Among other things, we discuss the need for a new African state, what a digital nation means and whether it is achievable. To advertise or promote your brand, visit this link or send an email to business@techpoint.africa Explore the fintech in everything at The Fintech Summit 2022 Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - We meet Eche 01:35 - What is Afropolitan? 02:17 - Why do we need a digital nation? 05:46 - Afropolitan's timeline 13:06 - Life as an Afropolitan 15:36 - Is starting a new country realistic? 20:16 - What does an Afropolitan look like? 25:44 - Leadership structure for Afropolitan and the human factor 34:21 - Ensuring VCs don't hijack Afropolitan 39:08 - How to get Afropolitan recognised globally 44:35 - How is a network state different from a charter city? 46:21 - Building a network state is not easy 47:55 - What are the challenges you envisaged? This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and Gracious Sede Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa for more stories. Music - Beach by MBB