The Trust Problem Blocking Cross-Border Shopping From Scaling Fast #Crossbordershopping #Pikkah

What if the empty space in your luggage could turn into real money? The founders of Pika break down a platform built to solve one of the biggest headaches in cross-border shopping: how to connect people who need items from abroad with travelers who already have unused baggage space. From the $12 billion cross-border e-commerce opportunity to the trust gaps, payment friction, customs headaches, and data-security questions that keep international shopping broken, this conversation gets straight to the problem. Akorede Oyesile puts the hard questions on the table, while Sheye Banks, BJ Adesoye, and Samuel unpack how a marketplace can make stranger-to-stranger transactions feel safer, simpler, and profitable. *In this episode, you’ll discover:* Why international shopping is still so fragmented, even when travelers have room How trust systems like ID checks, escrow, and verification help close the gap Why Pika says travelers can earn as much as $140 to $200 on a single item What kinds of items can and cannot be carried, from electronics and clothing to prohibited goods How the platform handles privacy, shopper protection, and global use across routes like Lagos to London, Toronto, and beyond Pika positions itself as more than a delivery app. It’s a peer-to-peer marketplace designed to help shoppers access authentic products from abroad while giving travelers a way to monetize space they are already paying for. That means better access, better pricing, and a new way to think about international commerce. If you’ve ever bought something overseas, traveled with spare luggage space, or wondered whether trust-based commerce can actually work at scale, this episode will change how you see the opportunity. And if you’re a founder, traveler, or online shopper looking for the future of cross-border trade, this is essential listening. #crossborderpayments #crossbordershopping #internationalshopping #travelentrepreneur #peertopeermarketplace #ecommerce #globalcommerce #africantech #nigeriantech #startupafrica #pikkah #fesojaiyeunfiltered