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Behind the SME

Adam Kene

24 episodes

1 week ago

Ever wondered what it really takes to grow a small or medium-sized business? In each episode, we dive deep into the stories, strategies, and secrets of innovative leaders in the SME world. From overcoming challenges to celebrating wins, this is your inside look into what drives success in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

🔑 Key insights

🌟 Real stories from real business owners

⚡ Actionable advice for entrepreneurs & leaders

💡 Fresh perspectives on industry trends

Hosted by Adam Kene, the CEO of Kene Partners and Co-Founder of OPUS.

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🔑 Key insights

🌟 Real stories from real business owners

⚡ Actionable advice for entrepreneurs & leaders

💡 Fresh perspectives on industry trends

Hosted by Adam Kene, the CEO of Kene Partners and Co-Founder of OPUS.

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-t...

Connect on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/behindthesme

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneurship

Business,

Management

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Building, Scaling and Exiting: The Entrepreneurial Journey with Niama El Bassunie

Behind the SME

43 minutes 59 seconds

9 months ago

Building, Scaling and Exiting: The Entrepreneurial Journey with Niama El Bassunie

Behind the SME with Niama El Bassunie, Managing Partner of Baobab Network

In this episode, we sit down with Niama El Bassunie, a trailblazing entrepreneur who built and exited a successful B2B marketplace in Africa and is now backing the next generation of founders at Baobab Network.

Niama shares her journey — from starting WaystoCap, navigating the challenges of scaling a cross-border trade platform in Africa, and ultimately exiting the business. She also unpacks the realities of raising capital in emerging markets, building trust in digital commerce, and why having a strong "why" is the key to resilience.

What you’ll learn:

🌍 How to scale a business in challenging and emerging markets
📈 Lessons from raising capital—including the realities of securing investment in Africa
🔥 Why founder mindset and resilience matter more than the original business model
🚀 The role of accelerators like Y Combinator and how they impact scaling
💡 How Baobab Network is investing in 1,000 African startups over the next decade

If you’re an entrepreneur, investor or business leader looking for real, hard-earned insights on growth, fundraising and exiting a business, this episode is for you.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-sme

Connect with us on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/behindthesme

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