Venture Valley

In this Founders Friday episode, we join Cynthia Chisom and the remarkable Rita Idehai, the CEO of Eco Barter, a social enterprise turning waste into value. Rita shares how her background in geology sparked a passion for sustainability, leading her to create a social enterprise that allows households to exchange waste for value. Discover her inspiring journey through building a thriving climate te...

Discover how Yemisi Isidi, founder of Triift Africa, is making impact in Nigeria's nano and small businesses through microfinance, digital literacy, and capacity building. In this video, we dive into Yemisi’s journey from community work in the UK to empowering entrepreneurs across Africa. She shares her inspiring story from microfinancing to creating a transformative impact on Nigerian businesses....

From aerospace engineering to managing large-scale tech projects, Ronald's story is one of resilience, learning, and overcoming challenges. Join us as we sit down with Ronald Ajiboye, a visionary leader pushing the boundaries of technology in Nigeria. In this episode, Ronald, CEO of Baba Sky Technologies (drone technologies) and Omeife Technologies (developer of Africa's first humanoid rob...

Discover how Yemisi Isidi, founder of Triift Africa, is making impact in Nigeria's nano and small businesses through microfinance, digital literacy, and capacity building. In this video, we dive into Yemisi’s journey from community work in the UK to empowering entrepreneurs across Africa. She shares her inspiring story from microfinancing to creating a transformative impact on Nigerian busines...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Prince Gideon Olanrewaju, popularly called Lanre Shaper, a development professional, edtech entrepreneur, and researcher who is making a significant impact in the education sector. Lanre shares his journey from humble beginnings to founding AREAi Foundation and DigiLearns—two innovative platforms that are transforming education for disadvantaged communit...

In this episode of Venture Valley, Etuk Essien, co-founder of Messenger, shares the story behind building a successful logistics company from the ground up. Learn about the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the strategies that led to his success. Learn how they've overcome challenges, built a sustainable business model, and are now expanding their reach. This episode is packed w...

Tired of the same old business advice? Get ready to be inspired! In this episode of Founder’s corner, we sit down with Ndu Ekwomadu, a serial entrepreneur who has defied the odds to create multiple successful businesses. From overcoming initial challenges to scaling a profitable venture, Ndu shares invaluable insights and practical advice. Discover the secrets behind his success and gain the knowl...

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur struggling to break through the noise? This episode of Venture Valley dives deep into the mind of a seasoned entrepreneur and business activator, JP Iwuoha. He shares insights on the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make and invaluable advice on overcoming obstacles. Discover why capital might be an excuse rather than a problem and how understanding human behavior is...

Welcome to the first episode of Founder's Corner on Venture Valley, in collaboration with Founders Friday! 🎉 In this exciting debut, we sit down with Ojima Benjamin Ufaruna, the Co-founder and CEO of BuyPower Inc. Join us as Ojima shares his journey, from the challenges of raising capital to the innovative solutions that led to the success of BuyPower. Key Highlights: * OJIMA's unexpected...

In this short from Venture Valley, we sit down with Marvin Uche, the visionary behind Hala and ShopsApp, for a deep dive into crucial startup insights: - Learn from Failure: Even successful founders make mistakes. Gain valuable insights from Marvin's failures to avoid similar pitfalls. - Forge Strong Partnerships: Explore the value of strategic partnerships in building a thriving startup. - Bu...

In this insightful episode of Venture Valley, we explore into the intersection of AI, machine learning, and FinTech with our distinguished guest, Lee Victor. Lee is a seasoned entrepreneur with a robust background in engineering and product development, having successfully built and scaled several innovative solutions in the FinTech space. Key Highlights: * Navigating FinTech Saturation: Lee share...

Can low-level jobs provide a sustainable solution for millions of young Nigerians, or should we focus on upskilling for high-level positions? In this episode, we answer major questions around the future of work, AI's impact, and why Continuous skill development is crucial right now. Our special guest, Mr. Gbenga Totoyi, a partner of Alan and Grant and a seasoned HR expert, shares honest advice...

Have you heard about MVNO before? We just released a unique episode on Building from Africa! Our guest is Mr Ernest Akinlola, the pioneering Managing Director of Bboxx Nigeria, one of Africa's biggest renewable energy company. Mr Ernest has spent more than 25 years in the telecoms industry developing unique and extensive expertise in the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) industry, having...

Have you ever wondered what models most successful startups live by? In this episode, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, two time unicorn founder of Andela and Flutterwave shares on the need for you to focus on doing things you are good at, rather than trying to be a jack of all trades and master of none. He talks about his own strengths and how he delegates things to other people who are better at the task. He m...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an actor in Nigeria? We just released a new episode on Building from Africa! Our guest is the exceptional Dr. Uzee Usman Adeyemi, a down to earth, bubbly personality. He is a phenomenal Nigerian actor and film producer known nationally and internationally, for his films and features: A Tribe Called Judah, Anikulapo, Voiceless, Anikulapo, Oga Abuja and. Hi...

As a child, did you also long for Mr. Biggs just to grab a Supa Strikas comic book? Welcome to another episode on Building from Africa! In this video, I talk about Supa Strikas, one of the world’s biggest comic books created in Africa. It was founded by four unique South African creatives through innovative thinking, cultural relevance, and sheer marketing brilliance that any brand, marketer, or s...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build the next Silicon Valley, but for Africa? In this episode of Venture Valley, we're thrilled to chat with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, the visionary entrepreneur behind Itana, a groundbreaking project aiming to become Africa's premier tech hub. ITANA is Africa's first digital zone in Nigeria where global technology-powered companies — such as tech star...

In this must-watch episode for aspiring filmmakers, we sit down with Chris Odeh, a Film & TV Producer, Creative Entrepreneur, and Founder of Sozo Films and Coal360Global. Packed with filmmaking tips for beginners and movie producer advice, Chris shares invaluable insights from his 20+ years of experience to empower aspiring and established creatives, movie producers, film investors, directors,...

Would you like to know what kinds of early practices Founders used that led to their successes? In our last podcast episode, we had the privilege of having a second time conversation, with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, the two-time tech company builder of Flutterwave and Andela, and CEO/ Co-Founder of Future Africa. He shared 4 vital things that made old time tech companies to succeed: -Community of genuine...

Struggling to navigate the real estate market in Nigeria? Worried about dodgy developers and unfinished projects? This episode of Venture Valley explores the current state of Nigerian real estate, with a focus on avoiding scams and making smart investment decisions. Our guest, Ayobami Folarin, shares valuable insights and practical tips for both first-time homebuyers and seasoned investors. In thi...

Have you ever thought about the likelihood of solving a problem that troubles you a lot? In this newest episode of Building from Africa, we dive into the world of Nigerian entrepreneurship with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, CEO and general partner of Future Africa. As a serial entrepreneur, he's known for unlocking Africa's potential through technology. Having founded unicorns like Flutterwave and An...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to find the right people to work with? Today’s guest on our latest episode of Building from Africa gives you a breakdown on how to build a conducive work culture that will make your team, employees and partners to tie themselves to your vision, in order to achieve business success. He and the Host of this podcast have been good friends for almost two decades. T...

After relocating to the United Kingdom about 20 years ago to no family but the passion to make ends meet and have a better life, this Nigerian man pushed against all odds. Today, he is regarded by the US as an entrepreneur set to disrupt in 2024. He is also an Award-winning entrepreneur nationally and internationally, and has been featured in CEO Magazine alongside Elon Musk, guest on Property TV,...

Ever thought about how to be competitive as an entrepreneur? Our exceptional guest in today’s latest episode of Building from Africa gives you tips on how to stand out in your business. In this video, you will learn ways to maintain customer loyalty, how to make your brand known, how to innovate wisely, and how to be a leader in your business venture. He stated something insightful: “When it comes...

Welcome to a new episode on Building from Africa with Elijah! In this interview, Strategist, in Media and Advertising at Technology Media Global, Solomon Dawudu talks with Elijah Affi about the importance of selling as a life skill, how to understand who your customers are, how to build relationships with people, and how to win negotiations with people. He unravels how you can effectively sell any...