Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Reveals What it Takes to Build a Successful Tech Company from Nigeria

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2 ай бұрын

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 Andela, he's now empowering startup founders and business owners.
He shares the challenges and successes he encountered along the way, while building Andela and Flutterwave, an experience that can offer you valuable guidance in your business venture.
One of the key themes in Iyinoluwa's guide on building a business as an entrepreneur is the need to build with the intention of solving problems, and not chasing after the money.
He believes that when people do not find reason to stay at whatever they are doing, it is the best time for you to keep at whatever you are doing, because more often than not, it pays off, a reward that he can attest to.
If you have had questions on what it takes to successfully build a startup from Nigeria, this is the video for you. Watch it to the end, and let us know about your key takeaways in the comments section.
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@olababs2048 2 ай бұрын

This dude is a down to earth type of guy. Remind me of one of my friend who will actually be telling you something serious and still be fun about it. I would love to meet him one on one just for interaction purpose

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

He really is. Its such a nice personality to have around. Like he said in the conversation, you can send him a direct message on Instagram or LinkedIn.

@olababs2048 2 ай бұрын

@@Venture_Valley but I can not find him on any of those platforms. Does he use same handle? Thank you for bringing this guys on your platform.

@TheFikky40 Ай бұрын

@@olababs2048 yes he does with his full name

@susanrachuonyo254 Ай бұрын

The most humble wealthy person I have seen so far. Down to Earth... Always acknowledging God in his life. Giving credit to where it's Due🙌🏾. May God Continue to use you in your life time for His Glory.

@opeoluwaadeyanju 2 ай бұрын

Hmmm, "Tech isn't code, it's actually a productivity multiplier".

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

We caught the word too!!

@deejaydev 2 ай бұрын

I've been following Iyinoluwa for a while, thanks for all you do for Nigeria, Africa. God bless you bro.

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

He's an exceptional person! Thanks a lot for watching the conversation. Please share the link with others to watch

@boraxediagnostics 2 ай бұрын

E is one of the brilliant minds Nigeria is blessed with.

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Nigeria to the world!! He is indeed😌 Please share this link with others!

@Realdarasimi 2 ай бұрын

How come this video hasn't blown up 🔥 This was so fun and insightful to watch!

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Help us share it so that it can blow more😅 It makes us happy that you found it insightful to watch😌

@univera1111 2 ай бұрын

@@Venture_Valley why it hasent blown is because the average nigeran youth isint looking to solve problems in nigeria they are either betting or looking to japa

@lovelady753 2 ай бұрын

His understanding of human nature in investing is brilliant & how he laughs off bad investments even after investing is 👌, we can’t *techkify* everything, you need to know where the problem is and understand it, how to solve it & then implement it. CONSULTANCY owo ni ko ko 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Very sound lessons right there!👏 Thanks for watching and we hope you will find our other content on the channel also insightful

@okorieprecious1172 2 ай бұрын

It's really refreshing to see someone with experience say what i've been saying for years... We mooove

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

We can soo relate!😊

@Goldentheritualist 2 ай бұрын

Like seriously Precious

@tobisalami Ай бұрын

There are some people who converse with others and you see reasons why they are where they are! Iyinoluwa is an example.

@Venture_Valley Ай бұрын

Couldn't have been said better. Thanks for watching! Please share the link with friends, and people that might find this valuable too

@3bi573 2 ай бұрын

these are the discussions worth listening too, much love from Ghana.

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Asante Sana!!! We are glad you gave it a listen.😊 Please share the video link to friends and family who could be interested.

@opeyemiaia 2 ай бұрын

"tech is not code, it's actually a productivity multiplier" "The magic of tech is it solve problem at scale, it isn't then it's not tech" Spot on

@Archibong.samuel 2 ай бұрын

This is what Google try to educate software engineer. "Here at Google, we build for everyone, we build for billions of users.

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! You can watch other videos like this on our channel

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching this episode!! We have videos on our channel that might also interest you

@whydoiexist1994 Ай бұрын

Build for both market if you can, today with THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA YOU can serve any market if you are honest and work with integrity on Excellency Level. Because business is all about solving problem. Whatever solution you have you can use it to solve any problem you see around you . I love this Business Progress Conversation to Empower and Equip God's people. In my Book, THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA , I share the importance of Collaborations which many Africans overlook because of this notional of building alone. Sometime you speed up your progress when you collaborate with serious and honest people who car for Success with Dignity.

@Venture_Valley Ай бұрын

Couldn't have been said better!

@biosah 2 ай бұрын

I like his laughter. He is really having fun.

@okubowisdom 2 ай бұрын

E! is just so real 😂 and Super intelligent.

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

He really is such a vibe😂 We are glad you watched the conversation, and we have more helpful videos on our channel. You should check them out😀

@kennethijama1934 2 ай бұрын

😂 37:53 “Now that I have this money let me apply for global talent” 😅

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

😂😂

@kayodeonanuga5152 2 ай бұрын

The best content ever in 2024. Thxq

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for your kind remarks and for watching!!🤗😇 You can check out other videos on our channel. You might love the conversations too

@user-zm1zp8tv4i Ай бұрын

Greetings from Lagos Nigeria 🇳🇬 sir. The interview is awesome. Thank you so so much for the insights you laid out ❤ God bless you sir.

@praiseoshilim1006 2 ай бұрын

Well spent 50 minutes. Sound guy!

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking your time to watch the episode, we are glad it was worth it!! We have videos on our channel you can check out and see

@robinsonmaggieihuaku3231 Ай бұрын

This is profound. Thank you God i found this channel. Being watching all the videos since yesterday.

@Venture_Valley Ай бұрын

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@qxy7440 2 ай бұрын

This was really a needed CONVO. Honest and intriguing

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

With the way the world is, we all desire some great level of honesty. We appreciate you watching the conversation!🙏

@deeteekay6859 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! this is gold!

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, kindly on share the link with others 😇

@cocoarecords 2 ай бұрын

Very cool clothes damn!

@vfxdavon 2 ай бұрын

The host, pleeeeease use the word "allude" or "alluded" a bit less... E too much abeg... You cannot even say anything without "allude"... You are doing a great job. Much Love.

@odebodestephen8648 2 ай бұрын

I love this❤❤

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. Please share the video link with others who might love it too!😀

@GeneralChatRoom 2 ай бұрын

Big up

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@oluwatobilobabalogun8678 2 ай бұрын

Amazing ❤❤

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@schneidershades 2 ай бұрын

❤

@DEZETECH 2 ай бұрын

He is smart. I won't say much. I will hit him up when our product is at the point of launch

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the upcoming launch👏

@kenigiri Ай бұрын

Tech solves a problem at SCALE ...

@francisozochi4932 Ай бұрын

I thought I'm the only one that noticed

@bawithsena 2 ай бұрын

This was a great conversation.

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

We are happy to hear that.😀 Please share the video link with your loved ones and just people this conversation might help. We appreciate you!!!

@dny3609 2 ай бұрын

great chat

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for engaging with it!☺️

@adegbuyioludamilola7150 2 ай бұрын

Great, interesting and intelligent convo

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

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@mosesadekoje3107 2 ай бұрын

Really insightful chat

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

It makes us happy to hear that! Please share the link with others it could help We have other videos on our channel that might interest you too.

@harleyduncan2634 2 ай бұрын

With a lot of experience, you can know what is up very insightful speech

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Couldn't have been said better!! We are so glad you found it insightful😌

@veekeebillz 2 ай бұрын

Insightful interview. Thanks for sharing.

@Venture_Valley Ай бұрын

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@femifashae4004 2 ай бұрын

We picked those Sir.. 1. Government 2. Minister of CIDE is your Mentor. that's soft ground. More Wins !

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

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@avislibrary9698 2 ай бұрын

This interview is awesome

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Please share the link with others

@aaronugede Ай бұрын

you've earned a new follow

@Venture_Valley Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@opeoyeniyi9213 2 ай бұрын

This is just timely and very insightful. Thank you guys

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Wow, we are so glad you found it worthwhile. Thanks so much for watching. Kindly share the video link with others it might help.

@ncubevibz1945 2 ай бұрын

Best tech interview 🙌 👌 😅😅

@Venture_Valley Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@user-xe8ci8uq6y 2 ай бұрын

E is a smart guy!

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Indeed, he is! Thanks for watching. We have a number of videos on our channel, please check them out😀

@ftechspace Ай бұрын

Good story teller. This video alone should get you 100K subs.

@Venture_Valley Ай бұрын

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@ibrahimshehuibrahim918 2 ай бұрын

Iyin is good no cap

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

💯 Thanks for watching!! Please share the link with others it might be of help to. We also have other videos that might interest you on our channel

@swiftclouderp Ай бұрын

This was an insightful interview. Thanks for sharing

@Venture_Valley Ай бұрын

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@justiceessiel6123 2 ай бұрын

he just gave a brilliant idea on the loan thing . I wont work on it but its cool

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Knowledge is power and we always learn new things! SO glad you watched our video

@femolante 2 ай бұрын

I agree. After working for a tech startup your speech became very clear to me

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the conversation. Please feel free to share the link to people you know can benefit from it. Thank you!!!

@WealthBuildersCorner 2 ай бұрын

Financial literacy is key to bettering your life. get financial education or live in poverty!!!

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Word!!💯

@azibaekio4981 2 ай бұрын

This was really insightful!!!!!

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

We are so glad you found it useful. Kindly share the link with others too🤗

@krunchfoodsllc3069 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant discussion,I hold d notion that the money is in solving the basic problem of the time,eg food,clothing,shelter etc

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

You're not wrong! Thanks for watching our podcast🙏

@emmanuelashton 2 ай бұрын

Very true , Healthcare too

@equiptice 2 ай бұрын

Am looking for only one shadow investor

@rotimiabraham7784 2 ай бұрын

@Iyiola Aboyeji , I have an auto /SME finance model that can crash financing at 2%PA . Can we collaborate on this at scale?

@natorverinumbe3161 2 ай бұрын

🤣 I love this guy

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching this episode. We have more videos that might interest you on our channel

@supolloyd2132 2 ай бұрын

50mins well spent.

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your time watching!! You can check out our other videos on the channel, they are quite interesting

@ayoogundimu3087 2 ай бұрын

Can you add subtitles pls

@anthonyadrian4975 2 ай бұрын

KZfaq has subtitles. Use it

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

KZfaq has a subtitle feature you can activate. Please do that while watching the video. Thank you for engaging with our channel, we are glad you made it here!!

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

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@bakareolusola923 2 ай бұрын

This is so inspiring...how do i connect with Mr iyin for mentorship?

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Bakare! Like he said in the conversation, you can send him a direct message on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please share the video link with others, so they can tap some inspiration too.

@matthcw8745 2 ай бұрын

26:26 onwards - "Financial inclusion is an imagined problem. Anyone who wants a bank account, can get one. The real problem is in finding the money to put in the bank account" - E 😂

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

We found that statement really funny too😂😆

@ibrahimabdulrazak6926 Ай бұрын

Sorry bro, he said it's an emerging problem

@wysefavor 2 ай бұрын

Copying a good idea is a good idea tho...

@Venture_Valley 2 ай бұрын

Right? Especially when its used as a tool for inspiration. Thanks for watching! Please share the link with others

@chimdaluonwualu7901 25 күн бұрын

"The exchange rate was doing yoyo😢"

@Venture_Valley 17 күн бұрын

😅

@kenigiri Ай бұрын

lol. "Entrepreneurship as a Service" So rampant these days

@victordaniel1534 2 ай бұрын

This sounds scary

@Tweedle457 Ай бұрын

Right, financiers can increase or decrease your funding at will, that could make or break whatever venture you’re involved in at any given time, because what entity doesn’t require funding, they all do it’s truly gambling 😳

@maziochendu5258 Ай бұрын

Another privileged Yoruba boy in Lagos Iyonoluwa sbodeji or whatever ... They have all the connections( uncles, fathers friends, fsthers, aunties) in Lagos and get the better juicy , high paying jobs over their Igbo classmates. Born and raised in the same Lagos state. The latter having been smarter than them back in school. The reality of Lagos Nigeria

@thelinc_autos3837 Ай бұрын

What the hell are you talking about lol 😂. So comfortable in ignorance