Babajide’s story isn’t the usual straight-line career path. He was primed to be a doctor, studied Computer Science, and even tried HR but none of it felt right. He knew he could do more. After facing rejection, he sent one bold email that changed everything: “I know the kind of person you’re looking for, and I can become that person.” That risk opened the door to the tech industry and today, Babajide is a Country Manager leading at the highest level. In this conversation, he opens up about resilience, rejection, the power of gratitude, and why attitude can be the difference between missing a promotion and building an entire career. This episode is about making bold decisions, embracing failure as a lesson, and learning how to reinvent yourself when life doesn’t go as planned.0:00 - Intro: Babajide's Unconventional Journey Begins2:30 - The Pressure of Expectations: Pre-Med vs. Passion6:15 - Exploring Computer Science10:00 - Dipping into HR: Recognizing What Doesn't Fit14:45 - The Turning Point: Facing Rejection and Feeling Lost18:30 - The Bold Email23:00 - Breaking into Tech27:45 - The Power of Resilience32:15 - Gratitude as a Driving Force36:00 - Attitude is Everything40:30 - The Path to Country Manager45:00 - Embracing Failure49:15 - Adapting to Change and Growth53:45 - Advice for Aspiring Leaders58:00 - Conclusion: Shaping Your Destiny with Bold DecisionsWatch now, like, comment, subscribe and join the conversation on the future of African innovation.CONNECT WITH US:Instagram - / https://www.instagram.com/myinnovationpod/Twitter - / https://x.com/MyInnovationPodLinkedIn - / https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-innovation-story/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@myinnovationpod?_t=ZM-8yVvp6g8jED&_r=1#CareerAdvice #BabajideTechIndustry #Resilience #Rejection #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #CareerReinvention #PersonalGrowth #SuccessStory