In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve chats with Scott King, co-founder of Zapme, an innovative global communications platform that simplifies international travel by providing seamless connectivity. 

Scott dives into the story of how Zapme was born out of the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic while working overseas, sparking the idea for a service that offers global numbers, data, and messaging—all in one app.

Scott shares his entrepreneurial journey, from growing up in Alice Springs to working in Japan, Miami, and on cruise ships before founding Zapme. He reflects on the importance of solving problems, the lessons learned along the way, and Zapme’s potential to help not only travellers but professionals, recruiters, and even dating app users.

Scott also offers a glimpse into Zapme’s exciting future, including plans to expand into B2B markets and how the platform can be used beyond travel. He emphasises the importance of building a global community and solving everyday communication challenges.

Timestamps:
01:00 - What Zapme does and Scott’s inspiration
03:00 - The impact of COVID-19 on Zapme’s creation
06:45 - Scott’s entrepreneurial background: From Japan to cruise ships
09:30 - How Zapme solves global communication issues for travellers
13:00 - Expanding Zapme’s use cases: Recruiters, dating apps, and more
16:30 - Scott’s vision for Zapme’s future and the B2B market
19:00 - The importance of community and solving global problems

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