We had a great pleasure sitting down with Addis Alemayehou, an esteemed entrepreneur and influential figure in the Ethiopian business landscape. As the Chairman of Kazana Group, Managing Partner and CEO of 251 Communications, Board Member of Dangote Ethiopia, Senior Advisor at Albright Stonebridge Group, Partner at Kana TV, Brand Counsel at Brand Africa, Board Member at Ethiopian American Business Forum, and Advisory Board Member at African Leadership Network, Addis brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our conversation.
In this riveting episode, Addis shares his extraordinary journey to success and delves into the critical role that luck and persistence have played in his accomplishments. Drawing from his personal experiences, he emphasizes how fortunate we are to be born without significant health challenges or adversities. Addis also reflects on his remarkable position as a partner at Kana TV, a renowned television program widely watched in Ethiopia, and how his fortuitous encounters paved the way for this significant milestone.
During our conversation, Addis explores the profound impact that luck can have on an individual's trajectory, shedding light on his various entrepreneurial ventures, his proactive approach to leveraging social media, and his strategies for fostering engagement within his teams. Furthermore, he opens up about the inspiring stories behind the companies he has built, as well as the valuable lessons he has learned from his past failures.
Join us on this thought-provoking episode, As we gain profound insights from Addis Alemayehou's inspiring journey to success. Prepare to be inspired and motivated as we unravel the power of luck, persistence, and the indispensable lessons garnered from both triumphs and setbacks. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to glean wisdom from one of Ethiopia's most influential business leaders.
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0:00 -Intro
5:06 - Dodai , and other ventures
14:31- investing in multiple ventures
17:18- what to see when partnering
19:10- Business relations with Japanese
25:40 - Starting a business
34:48- opening up sectors for foreign companies
37:18 - the worst vs. the best investment
42:53 - what does entrepreneurs lack?
50:32 - Investing as a beginner
53:38- pitching mistakes
56:07- influence
1:02:51- luck & deciding to invest in startups
1:14:51 - starting from zero
1:21:37- KANA
1:29:30 - Merger and acquisition process
1:35:30- Challenging times
1:43:14- Afro FM
1:51:32- Researching
1:54:00- Utilizing Social networks
1:58:36- choosing with whom to deal with
2:02:20- Dealing with critics
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