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Founders Connect

Founders Connect
Nigeria
Africa
Entrepreneurship
Google
African Tech
Growth Marketing
Corporate Space
Fintech
Antler
Software Development
London
Investing
Female Founders
Fundamentals Of Technology
Sub-Saharan Africa
Growth Mindset
Norrsken22
Lagos
Events
Public Relations

Founders Connect is on a mission to document the stories, journeys and ideologies of leading and emerging African entrepreneurs and operators. The podcast aims to create meaningful insights that can be shared and beneficial to other founders, entrepreneurs, knowledge seekers, consumers and the world in general - targeting a wide variety of audiences.

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Latest Episodes

What does it actually take to build a fintech company in Nigeria for five years with almost no visibility, no big splash, and no shortcut — and still come out standing?Babatunde Akin-Moses had a plan. Work for ten years, save money, then start a busi... more

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What does it actually take to build one of Africa's most ambitious infrastructure companies from scratch and keep building through a regulatory shutdown, a global pandemic, and a currency collapse that wiped out over 70% of your revenue overnight?

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She once walked into Badagry, found Babas with trucks parked on the side of the road, convinced twelve of them to show up at a location in Surulere for an inspection — and won a contract she had no equipment to fulfil. She was twenty-three. That is t... more

What does it actually take to back Africa's most consequential companies — and what does it cost you personally to get there? Kola Aina is the founder and managing partner of Ventures Platform, the fund behind Paystack, Piggyvest, Moniepoint, Lemfi, ... more

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Recent Guests

Babatunde Akin-Moses
Founder and CEO of Sycamore (Sycamore.ng)
Sycamore Ng
Episode: What Nobody Tells You About Building a Fintech in Nigeria | Babatunde Akin-Moses of Sycamore NG
Tayo Bamiduro
Co-founder of MAX.ng
MAX.ng
Episode: He Turned an MIT Class Project Into One of Africa's Most Ambitious Bets on Transportation | Adetayo Bamiduro of MAX.ng
Kola Aina
Investor and founder of Ventures Platform; featured guest on Founders Connect
Ventures Platform
Episode: Paystack, Piggyvest, Moniepoint — The Investor Behind Africa's Biggest Exits Tells All | Kola Aina
Paul Onwuanibe
Entrepreneur, founder of Landmark and Landmark Lagos
Landmark Group / Landmark Lagos
Episode: Paul Onwuanibe on Building a $150M Empire: The Secret Most African Founders Will Never Know!
Olumide Akinsola
Founder/ executive involved in multiple African startups including SaveBoda, QuickBus, Digitax
Digitax (current)
Episode: How Olumide Akintola Built Three Completely Different Business Models for Three African Markets
Nichole Yembra
Forbes Africa 30 under 30, Obama Foundation leader, founder of Chrysalis Capital
Chrysalis Capital
Episode: This Investor Who Has Seen 500M+ in Deals Explains Why Startups Shouldn't Take VC | Nichole Yembra
Temilola Adepetun
Founder and CEO of a 25‑year enterprise delivering school uniforms and educational supplies; Casio Nigeria distributor; UNICEF supplier
Casio (Nigeria) distributor; UNICEF partner
Episode: She left Oil & Gas at 40 With No Business Experience to build a Billion-Naira Empire
Pissi Timi
Interviewer and guest on the episode
Episode: How to Benjamin Dada Built A Media Company While Climbing Corporate Ladders
Tayo Oviosu
Founder and CEO of Paga
Paga
Episode: How Tayo Oviosu is Building The fintech Giant of Africa

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
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    Love your consistency so far! Can’t wait to hear the next episode!

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    Washa K.
    United States4 years ago

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How to Invest Through Inflation, Clear Debt and Still Build Wealth : A Financial Masterclass
Q: What are the first money habits someone should establish before investing?
Focus on mindset, learn about money, review the last six months of spending to identify patterns, and gradually reinforce good habits while reducing bad ones rather than trying to change everything at once.
This Is How a Multipotentialite Builds an Empire Without Losing Her Mind, Her Health, or Integrity | Adaora Mbelu on Founders Connect
Q: How do you build a successful life knowing that next month's paycheck is uncertain?
Embrace uncertainty as a core part of entrepreneurship, structure your life to sustain energy, and create multiple monetizable skills and revenue streams rather than chasing a single path.
Grief, Growth and $4.4M: What Five Years of Showing Up Really Looks Like for a Nigerian Founder
Q: What's the biggest opportunity you see for Bumpa in open commerce and cross-border scenarios?
consolidating fragmented tools into a single platform to enable cross-border selling across 54 countries in the future, supported by AI to automate campaigns and optimize sales.
Grief, Growth and $4.4M: What Five Years of Showing Up Really Looks Like for a Nigerian Founder
Q: How did storytelling and brand-building become part of your growth strategy?
Early missteps with external storytelling led me to take control of the brand narrative, focusing on authentic content and direct engagement with customers to build trust and community around Bumpa.
Grief, Growth and $4.4M: What Five Years of Showing Up Really Looks Like for a Nigerian Founder
Q: What has the last five years looked like for you as a founder?
It's been about showing up, balancing personal identity with the business, and evolving the product and team through challenges, including fundraising and a profound personal loss; the throughline is resilience and a commitment to customers.

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A compelling exploration of the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa, this series highlights the journeys of both established and emerging entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights into their experiences, challenges, and successes. Topics include technology, cryptocurrency, and vital skills needed for career development, alongside stories of resilience and innovation. Each episode provides practical advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, making it a rich resource for those interested in the African startup ecosystem, digital finance, and personal growth in the business sector. Unique guest narratives bring a diverse range of perspectives, illustrating the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit across the continent.

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1. Babatunde Akin-Moses
2. Tayo Bamiduro
3. Kola Aina
4. Paul Onwuanibe
5. Olumide Akinsola
6. Nichole Yembra
7. Temilola Adepetun
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