Boardroom Banter

In this week’s episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Nicole Glaros, a seasoned entrepreneur and dedicated business mentor. 

Nicole's unique perspective is profoundly shaped by her early childhood experiences, which instilled in her strong beliefs about independence, wealth creation, and the essence of entrepreneurship. Her remarkable journey began in college when she founded her first company. Despite her lack of a traditional business background, she achieved resounding success with her initial venture but also encountered failures in subsequent endeavors, which she recounts in our conversation.

Nicole’s background in sports psychology instilled in her a profound understanding of the parallels between athletes and entrepreneurs. Drawing on these parallels, she highlights the similarities and distinctions between entrepreneurship and athletics- underscoring the vital role of mental performance in both athletics and entrepreneurship in providing a competitive edge.

Nicole rounds off her insights by emphasizing the fundamental role of storytelling in human nature. She encourages entrepreneurs to craft a compelling narrative about their brand and to concentrate on offering genuine value to the people they serve.

Hop into this episode with yet another industry expert with a treasure trove of wisdom and perspective on achieving success through authenticity and a mental capacity for winning.

If you are interested in learning more about Nicole and the amazing work she does, follow the link here.

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Armed with a heart for learning and development and an entrepreneurial spirit, Allie Danziger has been shaping the school-to-work transition for thousands of graduates across the USA. 

In this episode, we unpack how her unique upbringing and early work experience opened her eyes up to the challenges and opportunities facing young professionals globally and the incredible solutions that she birthed as a result. From scaling her skills training startup and getting acquired by the nation’s leading student loans and training provider, we explore Allie’s inspiring journey to date while unpacking key lessons learned along the way. 

Join us in the Boardroom to explore the skills, exposure, and experiences that could shape you into a successful early professional and entrepreneur, no matter your interests and aspirations!

If you are interested in learning more about Allie and the amazing work she does, follow the link here.

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Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Wendy Mubaiwa moved to the UK in her teens. 

After her studies, she embarked on an unconventional career path that eventually led to an exciting journey in the startup world. With entrepreneurial parents as role models, she was drawn into the world of entrepreneurship from a young age. Today, Wendy’s passion and expertise shine as she serves as a Venture Partner at esya, a venture studio and venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs to create, invest, launch, and scale ventures of the future.

Outside of esya, Wendy helps solo founders and co-founding teams to bring their business ideas to life. In this episode, we will dive deep into the essential steps for students and professionals looking to kickstart their entrepreneurial journeys, starting from a simple side hustle and scaling it to new heights. 

Join us as we uncover the incredible insights Wendy has gained as an entrepreneur and advocate for founders. She firmly believes that with the right support systems, anyone who has the passion and drive can become a thriving entrepreneur!

If you are interested in learning more about Wendy and her amazing work, follow the link here.

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In this captivating episode, Nanjero takes us on a journey through his career at the crossroads of sports, entertainment, and technology. As a passionate enabler and General Manager at Sol Generation, he shares his mission of nurturing talent within these dynamic industries.

Drawing from his diverse educational experiences across different countries and his exposure to varied cultures, Nanjero discusses the pivotal role that travel and mentorship have played in shaping his journey. He further sheds light on the people who have played an instrumental role in his journey and the skills he has acquired along the way that have propelled his success today.

With an insider's perspective on the sports landscape in Kenya, he underscores the urgent need for sustainable infrastructure and ecosystems to foster grassroots growth in this sector. Additionally, he highlights critical issues plaguing the entertainment industry, such as the lack of professionalism amongst stakeholders and knowledge gaps, which leave artists vulnerable in the absence of robust government policies and regulatory structures.

Nanjero passionately advocates for a global mindset that prioritizes the cultivation of value-driven societies, harnessing the transformative potential of the creative industry to forge lasting impact.

Join us for this enlightening discussion at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and technology- guided by an industry trailblazer with a vision for positive change.

If you are interested in learning more about Nanjero and his amazing work, check out this article here. To learn more about Sol Generation, check out their webiste here.

Opportunities mentioned by Nanjero in the episode:

House of Heroes: https://www.houseofheroes.world

Super Njero Comic: https://instagram.com/supernjero?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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With a fundamental belief in people and their ability to do good, Isaac Kwaku takes us on a fascinating journey through his life’s mission to create a prosperous Africa built by us, for us. 

At the cutting edge of research, economic development and investment advisory at Botho Emerging Markets Group and Amahoro Coalition, this week's guest shares a remarkable new model to approach how we as Africans see ourselves and the problems around us: Afro-Optimism. 

In this episode, we take a walk through Isaac’s impressive career and life’s work through a refreshing and unique lens. We talked about how a solution-oriented mindset and a deep love for our African heritage is the foundation for building a continent that is not only progressive but one that is shaped by us once and for all. 

Join us in the Boardroom to learn about the geopolitical and cultural trends shaping our collective future, and how we can all play our part!

If you are interested in learning more about Isaac and his amazing work, follow the link here.

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Is it possible to do well while doing good in Africa? 

This week in the Boardroom, we spoke to Ebenezer Asante, the Senior Vice President for Markets at MTN Group, whose leadership and business philosophy left us speechless. Hailing from Ghana and with a footprint of impact and success across the continent, Ebenezer firmly believes that it is possible to prioritize ethics and integrity while simultaneously delivering stellar profits and business growth! 

In this episode, we unpack the stories, strategies and ideas that have shaped Ebenezer into a global executive whose track record is as clean as it is impressive. As we dig into the psychology of the African consumer, we also explored the tactics and mindset needed in order to build products and businesses that will stand the test of time. 

Join us for yet another fascinating conversation with a doer and thinker like no other!

If you are interested in learning more about Ebenezer and her amazing work, follow the link here.

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From growing up in rural Kenya to standing at the forefront of building and using cutting-edge technologies over the past 20 years- Joseph Makokha joins us in the Boardroom this week to unpack a life and career unlike no other.

Joseph currently holds a Ph.D. and Master's degree from Stanford University and practices research and engineering at the intersection of people and technology. 

In research, he studies the role of Artificial intelligence (AI) in creative, high-performing teams. As an engineer, he designs and implements Deep Learning and AI models and takes leading-edge technologies from concepts to real products and services. In this episode, Joseph explores the role that leading universities like Stanford have had in shaping the future of global technology trends, and how their counterparts in the global south can create a similar impact.  Joseph takes us down his incredible journey of building successful startups and the lessons he has learned about life, business, and technology. 

Join us in the Boardroom for another guest episode taking a deep dive into the life of a true visionary!!

If you are interested in learning more about Joseph and his amazing work, follow the link here.

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While at the helm of a fast-growing and thriving pan-African healthcare company, failure was a far-fetched concept to Steven Adjei. Until it wasn’t. 

After scaling into unknown territories and encountering multiple crippling setbacks, years of work and hard-earned capital went down the drain. In this episode, we sat down with Steven to unpack the realities of scaling profitable businesses in Africa, his renewed relationship with failure and the incredible multi-million-dollar comeback he was able to pull off. 

Steven is also the best-selling author of “Pay the Price”, an award-winning book that outlines the tools entrepreneurs need to adopt to deal with the gravity of their dreams and the realities of tragic setbacks in our journeys. 

Join us in the boardroom to learn how to leverage failure and pain in order to build resilience and an unshakable vision for your future!

If you are interested in learning more about Steven and the amazing work he does, follow the link here.

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Hailing from the gold coast, and currently breaking barriers in Britain, this week's guest, Akosua Bame, is an accomplished management consultant with a very specific skillset: Reviving dying corporations through mindset transformation. 

After 20 years of success in her craft, Akosua has pioneered a unique and trademarked approach to catalyzing change that starts with the mind of an individual. In our conversation, we use her Mindset Revolution™  Concept and HEARD ™ approach to unpack the fundamental psychology of why people, families, organizations, and nations at large, either succeed or fail. We embark on a reflective journey of why we act the way we do, and how nations like Rwanda have used the power of collective behavioral change to initiate and sustain long-term growth. 

At the end of the day, Akosua argues, it is not our hopes and aspirations that will make our lives and communities successful, but an intentionally crafted system of psychological and cultural incentives and activities! 

In this fascinating episode, we are challenged to see the bigger picture, by first looking within. 

Join us for another incredible deep dive into the life journey and craft of an industry leader unlike any other.

If you are interested in learning more about Akosua and her amazing work, follow the link here.

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In this episode of Founders Friday- Yuri, Sean and Boniface are back in the Boardroom like they never left!

With a heated battle between Twitter and the new kid on the block; Threads, the trio discusses the facts, figures and factors behind the latest social media spectacle. We also dig into the underlying trends surrounding big tech and the race to capture as much data as possible.

Should we be weary of platforms like Worldcoin, Meta and Twitter (now called X)?

Join the founders for a deep dive into a very plausible dystopian future that we should probably start preparing for!