What shaped the opening of the Emerging Africa Capital?
Musau: It is both my education and experience both at the investment and commercial bank. When I was at the investment bank, I was advising clients on equities while at the commercial bank, I learnt a lot on report writing and financial analysis. Other than that, being a member of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) while at the University, I learnt the need to pursue my goal to the last bit till I achieve what I want and the aspect of teamwork. A.E: Did you have several ideas before you settled for an equity/offshore and research firm? Musau: Yes. While at the University, a group of students began publishing a magazine called Diriki Magazine (Swahili word for venture) and I was one of them, then after completing my university education; I together with some friends formed a Management Consulting firm in 2005 and was in charge of finance department. I would offer advice on financial manangement. However, after some time, my partners pulled out and I was left alone. It was the same year
