Contributor: Katie Savitz 📸

Katie Savitz proved to Gorilla Highlands Experts that regular blogging is indeed worth it — while in Kenya in 2025 she searched online, read about a solo traveller’s experience and decided to come to our region. Katie is a full-time traveller, the luxury she can afford after a fintech career and co-founding Cable. This regtech startup helped banks prove that regulatory controls actually worked, grew into a leading compliance testing platform and was acquired by Synctera. Before deciding on her next step, Katie opted for connecting with people across cultures, supporting local businesses and learning through the places she visits. Africa quickly became a special place for her, while Katie’s cat maintains a permanent residence in Dublin, Ireland. [bio updated: 2026-06]