Somalia is actually very tech-savvy and entrepreneurial considering 20+ years without govt. Most services are provided by the private sector and NGOs. As there is no Central Bank, considerable amount of money comes into the country through transfers from the Somali diaspora. Somalis have disrupted disruption!

There are so many problems in this country and startups can definitely contribute to solving some of these problems. Piracy just like any other organised crime is sophisticated and has international players.

In case you are wondering, I am a Somali. And no, I am not a pirate.