Journeys in Entrepreneurship

This episode featured Dipo Davies, Founder of Castle Lifestyles, a lawyer, real estate practitioner, publisher, and a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ACIS). He was interviewed by Okome Tesiro, Vision Driver, Different Architecture & Development (D.A.D), an architect and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in architecture, construction, and the real estate industry. We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the Real Estate Space. Please remember to like, share and drop your comments after listening.

This episode featured John Tani Obaro, the Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, a foremost financial technology and human resources solutions provider. SystemSpecs also developed Remita, a leader in the Nigerian e-payment space. He was interviewed by Precious Aleaji the co-founder of Stylebitt, a fashiontech startup developing the operating system to enable fashion businesses in Africa thrive and succeed. We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the Technology Space. Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us in the comment section.

This episode featured Lai Koiki, Executive Director, Greensprings School. Her over 38 years of passion, ground-breaking innovations and commitment to education has set her apart in the educational sector in Nigeria. In this episode she shared her entrepreneurial story. She was interviewed by Anuoluwapo Akinola, Foubder and Center Director, Xtraokids Childcare Centers. We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the education space. Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us in the comment section

This episode featured Fola Laoye, Co-founder and CEO, Iwosan Investments Limited. She was a Director at Investment Fund for Health in Africa (IFHA), a pioneer private equity fund focused on Healthcare in Africa. She is a founding Board member of Hygeia Group Nigeria, promoters of Lagoon Hospitals and Hygeia HMO. She was interviewed by Victor Emaye, Co-Founder and CEO, Chekker, who has been working in the healthcare sector for over 5 years. We are certain that you will be inspired by their entrepreneurial journeys in the health care space. Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us in the comment section.

This episode featured Princess Funlayo Bakare-Okeowo, MD/CEO of FAE Ltd, the largest envelope manaufcturing company in Nigeria. Princess Funlayo has over 40 years experience in the manufacturing sector. She was interviewed by Chidiebere Nnorom, Founder/CEO, Paperbags by Ebees, an eco-friendly packaging company. We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the manufacturing space. Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us in the comment section.

This episode featured Foluso Phillips, Founder & Chairman, Phillips Consulting Limited. He has over 45 years of experience in Financial and Cost Management, Industrial and Operations Management, Human Capital Management, Information Technology Systems Implementation, and Business Management Consulting. He was interviewed by Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa, Partner, Debo Akande LLP. She is an astute corporate and commercial attorney. We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the Marketing Communications Space. Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us in the comment section.

This episode featured Udeme Ufot, MFR, frpa, Group Managing Director, SO&U, one of Nigeria's leading marketing communications groups. He was interviewed by Bukola Majekodunmi, Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Bosworth Marketing Consulting, a multinational experiential marketing agency. Udeme has held several executive positions in the Association of Advertising Practitioners of Nigeria (AAPN) and is also a private sector co-chairman of the Policy commission on Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment, Creative Industries and Sports of the NESG.We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the Marketing Communications Space.Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us too in the comment section.

Here is the seventh (7th) episode of the FATE audio & video podcast series, Journeys in Entrepreneurship II.This episode featured Prof Konyin Ajayi, Managing Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi, LP, who was interviewed by Toyin Williams, CEO, The People Impact Company.Prof Ajayi's expertise spans the disparate yet connected fields of litigation and transactional work and has over 39 years' experience in banking, project finance, capital markets, power, infrastructure, M&A, energy and natural resources, privatisation and dispute resolution. He played a key role in the Nigerian banking sector reforms and the recent power sector privatisation.Interviewing him is Toyin Williams, Founder/CEO of The People Impact Company - a prime Human Resources Consulting Firm dedicated to improving talent management practices for small and medium scale businesses. Toyin Williams is passionate about changing the narrative of employment through optimal HR practices while helping people and businesses achieve their full potential.We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the Management Consulting Space.

This is the sixth episode of the FATE audio & video podcast series, Journeys in Entrepreneurship II. This episode featured Kofo Akinkugbe, Founder/CEO, SecureID Nigeria, who was interviewed by Tayo Oviosu, Founder/Group CEO, Paga. Kofo is the Managing Director/CEO, of SecureID. SecureID is a MasterCard, VISA and Verve certified Smartcard Personalization Bureau and Digital Technology company whilst Secure Card Manufacturing is the first polycarbonate Smartcard manufacturing plant producing high-security identity cards and documents for Banking, Telecoms and Public sectors across Africa and beyond. She also founded SID Digital Limited, a digital solutions company. Interviewing her is the 2020 FATE Model Entrepreneur Award Recipient– Tayo Oviosu, the founder & Group CEO of Paga. Paga is a mobile payment company, building an ecosystem to enable people digitally send and receive money as well as create simple financial access for everyone. Paga is the leading mobile money service in Nigeria, its first market. We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the Fintech space! Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us too in the comment section. Remember to refer someone (aspiring/emerging entrepreneur) to also watch/listen to this episode.

This is the sixth episode of the FATE audio & video podcast series, Journeys in Entrepreneurship II.This episode featured Kofo Akinkugbe, Founder/CEO, SecureID Nigeria, who was interviewed by Tayo Oviosu, Founder/Group CEO, Paga.Kofo is the Managing Director/CEO, of SecureID. SecureID is a MasterCard, VISA and Verve certified Smartcard Personalization Bureau and Digital Technology company whilst Secure Card Manufacturing is the first polycarbonate Smartcard manufacturing plant producing high-security identity cards and documents for Banking, Telecoms and Public sectors across Africa and beyond. She also founded SID Digital Limited, a digital solutions company.Interviewing her is the 2020 FATE Model Entrepreneur Award Recipient– Tayo Oviosu, the founder & Group CEO of Paga. Paga is a mobile payment company, building an ecosystem to enable people digitally send and receive money as well as create simple financial access for everyone. Paga is the leading mobile money service in Nigeria, its first market.We are certain that you will be inspired by their journeys in Entrepreneurship in the Fintech space!Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us too in the comment section.Remember to refer someone (aspiring/emerging entrepreneur) to also watch/listen to this episode.

Here is the fifth episode of the Season II of Journeys in Entrepreneurship. In this episode, Princess Adeyinka Tekenah - CEO Happy Coffee Nigeria, interviews Alh MD Abubakar on his journey from starting his business in 2001 to growing it as the largest fresh milk producer in Nigeria. Alhaji MD is a former banker with over a decade of experience in development and commercial banking. He switched from banking to starting L&Z Integrated Farms with his two wives in 1997. He started L&Z from the cattle rearing business to expand its offerings to the entire Dairy Value Chain - from production to marketing. L&Z produces fresh milk, yoghurt, fura-da- nono, ice cream and chicken. Interviewing her is FATE Foundation Scaleup Lab 4 Alumni Princess Adeyinka Tekenah. Princess Adeyinka is the founder of one of Nigeria's premier indigenous coffee franchises: Happy Coffee is an ingenious Nigerian coffee brand on a mission to give happiness in every cup by delivering a liberating coffee experience through our freshly roasted, wholly and locally grown Nigerian coffee beans. You are in for a super amazing time listening/watching this episode. Don't forget to share your feedback, comments and experience with us too. We look forward to them. Don't forget to share or refer someone to also watch/listen to this podcast.

Guess who we have here.On the fourth episode of our audio and video podcast series: Journeys in Entrepreneurship, we are super elated to have Dr Nnaeto Orazulike.Dr Orazulike is the Group Managing Director of Genesis Group Nigeria. He founded and nurtured the growth of the Genesis Group Brand, 30 years ago from a 25-seater restaurant to a notable conglomerate in Nigeria with an interest in Hospitality Entertainment, oil & gas.He is the also the Executive Chairman of Genesis Technical Company Limited, Stanchions Logistics Limited, Jersey Development and Investment Company Limited, CRN Investment and Trading Company Limited.Interviewing Dr Orazulike in this episode is Mr Titus Igwe, the CEO of Variety Chef Kitchen, a food and services company based in Lagos Nigeria. He is an alumnus of the FATE Emerging Entrepreneurs Program (EEP20). His business has diversified into bakery, chef training academy, consultancy, catering and Restaurants.Join us as we listen to the entrepreneurial journey in the hospitality space.

This is the third (3rd) episode of our video and audio podcast series: Journeys in Entrepreneurship (JIE). This episode featured Mrs Muni Shonibare, Founder/CEO IO Furniture LTD and Ms Banke Fasominu, CEO Oludidit as they discussed their entrepreneurial journeys so far; the blessings, lessons and challenges. We hope you enjoy this episode. Do leave us a comment after watching or listening. We look forward to your amazing feedback. Enjoy

The second episode of our video and audio podcast series: Journeys in Entrepreneurship is finally here. This episode featured Dr Tunde Popoola, Group MD/CEO CRC Credit Bureau Limited and Mr Razaq Ahmed, Co-founder/CEO Cowrywise where deep insights were shared from their entrepreneurial journeys so far. We hope you enjoy this episode. Do leave us a comment after watching or listening. We look forward to your amazing feedback. Enjoy!

We are delighted to bring you the first episode of Journeys in Entrepreneurship, Season II, which featured Ndidi Nwuneli - Co-Founder Sahel Consulting and Riches Attai - CEO Winich Farms. This episode featured conversations that entail lessons that every entrepreneur regardless of the sector you belong can benefit from in building a profitable and sustainable business. Enjoy!

The Season 2 of Journeys in Entrepreneurship is enriched with exciting, and highly informative conversations that will keep you glued to your seat. This series features stories of growth, success and resilience of Nigerian Entrepreneurs in building a profitable and sustainable business.

In our season finale, we have Asue Ighodalo, the founding partner of the law firm Banwo and Ighodalo. A corporate and commercial law practice in Nigeria specializing in advising major corporations on Corporate Finance, Capital markets, Energy & Natural Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Securitization and Project Finance. He is also the Chairman, Sterling Bank, Director, NSIA – Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority, Chairman NESG – Nigerian Economic Summit Group. Interviewing him on set is Odunoluwa Longe, Co-founder at DIYlaw, Nigeria's foremost legal technology startup. She is also the Co-founder and Lead Counsel of The Longe Practice LP, (TLP), a law practice focused on proving legal solutions for entrepreneurship in Africa, representing both founders and early stage investors. Join us as we listen to their Journey on Entrepreneurship in the Nigerian Legal Industry

Ayo Olajiga is the Co-Founder & CEO of Foodpro Limited, a Nigerian based FMCG business currently focused on processing and producing superior quality cashew nut products for retail and commercial customers in Nigeria and around the world. A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in agro-processing, investment banking and management consulting in two of Africa's largest economies with a deep passion for driving economic development in Africa through business transformation and scaling enterprises. Interviewing him is Hakeem Jimo, Founder of Veggie Victory, a manufacturing start-up with its retail product vegetarian chunks. He is a communications expert and the founder and managing director of Lionsun Consulting, a Lagos based PR and business consulting firm with a special focus on German companies like Lufthansa, BASF and most recently the German Business Club. Join us as we listen to their Journey on Entrepreneurship in the Food Industry.

In today's episode we bring you stories from the Education industry as we host Dr Olufemi Ogunsanya and Ayoyinka Delumo. Dr Olufemi is a former lecturer at the University of Lagos who founded Oxbridge Tutorial College in 1993. Oxbridge was the first sixth form college in the country and remains the premiere specialist sixth form college based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is also the Chairman of the Board of Governors Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN), Chairman of the Lagos Anglican Schools Management Board (LASMAB) and Chairman of Igbobi College, Yaba. She also sits on the Board of Preparation for Life (PFL), an educational consultancy outfit. Interviewing her is Ayoyinka Delumo, A graduate of Communications from McMaster University, Canada and Founder of Play Place, an indoor-playground that provides a fun and safe environment where children can engage in creative play.

In today's episode, we have Gerald Chukwuma, Founder of GDY Fine and Functional Art. Gerald is a Contemporary artist noted for working with upcycled aluminum battered wood carvings and installations for his signature intricately crafted wood-slate sculptures. His body of work aims at telling Nigerian stories through art. His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions at key galleries and museums both locally and internationally. Interviewing him, we have Aderonke Adeola, a writer, producer and director. She is the director and producer the documentary “Awani”, a historical documentary that explores the intersection between colonialism and gender inequality. This film has also won multiple awards including the UNESCO prize at the 2019 Afrika Film Festival. Join us as we listen to their Journey on Entrepreneurship in the Creative Arts Industry.

In this episode, we have Femi Olayebi, Chief Creative Director at My World of Bags, a design and manufacturing company which produces a beautiful range of handcrafted products. Femi Handbags is a business line that produces bespoke, leather handbags and accessories, while My World of Bags is a more corporate line with products ranging from conference bags and folders to laptop bags and sleeves, tablet cases, and promotional gifts that are tailored to specific client needs. Femi is also the brain behind “The Lagos Leather Fair”. The Lagos Leather fair is a private initiative designed to bring together the major players along the leather value chain to offer innovative solutions and change the Nigerian narrative. The fair is an annual event and she has successfully run three editions. Interviewing her on set is Abdulsalam Kassim Baba, who's a graduate of Mathematics from Usman Danfodiyou University Sokoto, an alumnus of FATE Foundation (AEP68) and the Creative Director of AB The Shoemaker, a shoe manufacturing brand located in Kaduna. Join us as we listen to their Journey on Entrepreneurship in the Nigerian Leather Industry.

In this episode, we have Adenike Ogunlesi, the Founder of “Ruff ‘n' Tumble. She is a leading designer, manufacturer and retailer for children's clothing. She founded Ruff 'n' Tumble in 1996 and the company has scaled to about 15 stores with over 150 employees across the country. Interviewing her on set is Oyin Lewis, the Founder and Creative Designer of Purple Place Lagos, a highly sought after fashion design brand that specializes in making custom made wedding dresses and glamorous occasion wear. Join us as we listen to their Journey on Entrepreneurship in the Fashion Industry.

In this episode, we have Femi Odugbemi, founder of ZURI24 Media. He's a Nigerian documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, director, producer and photographer. A voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the United States and most recently the Academy Director (West Africa) for the Multichoice Talent Factory. His works include popular Nigerian soap opera titled Tinsel which has been running for 11 years. Interviewing him on set is Ummi Yakubu, a producer, writer, editor game designer and developer. Some of her works are 4th Republic, Silent Tears and uprooted. Join us as we listen to their Journey in Entrepreneurship in the Entertainment industry.

In this episode, we have Mr. Fola Adeola OFR, a serial entrepreneur, private investor and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and was the pioneer Managing Director and CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank, Nigeria for twelve years. He is also the founder of FATE Foundation, a charitable foundation promoting entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths. Mr. Adeola has served on innumerable developmental initiatives within and outside Nigeria and is also the chairman of MainOne. In 2002, He was conferred with the honor of the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR). Interviewing him on set we have we have Olugbenga Agboola the co-founder and CEO of Flutter wave. Prior to co-founding Flutterwave, Olugbenga contributed to the development of Fintech solutions at several tech companies and financial institutions such as PayPal, Standard Bank, among others. He is a serial entrepreneur and also a software engineer with a master's degree in information technology security and behavioral engineering and has an MBA in Business Administration from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Running a sustainable business in Nigeria can be tough. But it can get easier when you learn from entrepreneurs who have been successful in running their business! Our podcast series titled “Journeys in Entrepreneurship” premieres on the 26th of June 2020. We hope that these stories inspire you in your life's journey to achieving your goals.