The Power of Connection feat. Dotun Olowoporoko

11/06/24 • 81 min

In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema sit with Dotun Olowoporoko, the Managing Partner at Ventures Platform, a Pan-African venture capital firm. Dotun has previously worked as the Chief Commercial Officer at Moniepoint and as a Principal at Novastar Ventures. He hosts the Building the Future Podcast, on conversations with people who are shaping the African future.

This episode’s conversation explores the unique mindset it takes to be an entrepreneur and how managing this gift becomes crucial for navigating the challenges of leadership.

Dotun also tackles the ongoing challenge of talent acquisition and retention, breaking down the struggle into three key categories. The conversation sheds light on the thought process of investors and the need for entrepreneurs seeking investment to align their business goals with investors' expectations.

Tune in for a fresh take on entrepreneurship, talent, and growth strategies.
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This episode’s conversation explores the unique mindset it takes to be an entrepreneur and how managing this gift becomes crucial for navigating the challenges of leadership.

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The Gift of Exploring feat. Ivie Temitayo Ibitoye

In this episode of OnPeople, hosts Toun and Aniema sit down with Ivie Temitayo Ibitoye, an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in employee retention, experience, development, and management. Ivie currently serves as the Head of Employee Experience at Sahara Group and is the Founder Work in Nigeria and Elite Hunters.

Despite not always knowing what she wanted to pursue, Ivie was clear on what she did not want. This clarity, combined with her resourcefulness, guided her path. Through the episode, Ivie offers practical advice on career growth and development, stressing the value of marketing one's own skills, staying open to new opportunities, maintaining balance and self-care, and listening to your team.

Whether you are navigating your career or leading a team, Ivie's insights will inspire you to take charge of your growth and prioritize what truly matters. Tune in to learn from her journey.
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The Shock of Success feat. Elain Shobanjo

In Episode 8 of OnPeople, Toun and Aniema chat with Elaine Shobanjo, CEO of ShoMya, a successful beauty line offering professional beauty services. Elaine’s journey took a major turn from her beginnings as an Investment Analyst and Advisor in England, to becoming a beauty mogul.

In this episode, Elaine shares key lessons from her entrepreneurial journey, She also shares how skills from her corporate experience transcends into her current career, helping her build a successful business.

She gives tips on how to create a loyal team by understanding their needs right from the hiring stage. Working with different age groups, she talks on how work ethic is more about personality than generational differences.

If you're an entrepreneur or an aspiring business owner, Elaine’s insights on leadership, time management, and building a brand will leave you inspired. Tune in!
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