On this episode of the podcast, we were joined by Dolapo Omotoso. She is the Revenue Growth Director at TransferGo and has had quite an interesting career progression. We discussed how she went from law student to customer support intern and now director. She also gave some amazing tips and advice.
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We talked about:
Dolapo’s career progression
Putting yourself out there
The importance of volunteering
Being open to learning
Relating with your manager
Breakdown
0:00 Intro
3:02 Icebreaker game
10:41 How to navigate the job market
19:56 How to position yourself and what courses to take
24:20 How to get into tech
28:02 How to grow from social media manager to marketing specialist
40:28 How Dolapo got into marketing
56:44 Know when and how to advocate for yourself
1:00:38 Learn from you manager and make sure they recognise your work
1:05:53 Is work-life balance really important?
1:12:22 How long should you stay at a job?
1:16:16 Why she moved to TransferGo
1:18:20 Dolapo's career highlights and advice for others
We referenced:
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On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by finance expert, Abiola Adekoya. She has a well-used degree in Economics, is a Partner at Genea Family Office, and is the CEO & Lead Wealth Advisor at Artios Wealth... amongst many other achievements.
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We talked about:
The importance of investing
How to maximise your savings
The right way to negotiate your salary
What to do when you’re in debt
Incorporating things you enjoy into your financial plan
Breakdown
0:00 Intro
1:50 Icebreaker game
9:07 Factors to consider before debt financing
12:14 How to retire big
16:31 How to negotiate for equity
19:59 Why women should ask for more
24:38 How to pay off your loans and improve financial health
31:04 What to consider before buying a house
34:21 How to maximise your savings
38:30 How to be financially responsible without reducing your quality of life
43:20 Abiola's background
47:40 Recommendations
50:51 Her career highlights
54:14 The importance of being diligent
58:22 What Abiola does as a financial adviser
1:02:45 How families manage money
1:06:54 How men handle money vs how women handle money
1:12:28 Her client success stories
1:13:42 The state of the Nigerian economy
1:17:09 Should we eat the rich?
1:19:18 General advice on how to manage money
1:24:21 Where to find Abiola
We referenced
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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On this episode of the podcast, we were joined by Isaac Adekanye co-host of the the Road to 30 podcast and Head of Strategy and Operations at TFG Group. He shared amazing insights on how to run a successful business and money management tips to get you through this “T-pain” economy.
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We talked about:
Starting and running a business
Dealing with the troubles of running a business
Knowing when to quit
Managing your money wisely
Investment tips for beginners
Breakdown
0:00 Intro
2:26 icebreaker
8:08 Why TFG?
10:00 Where to invest in for a good ROI
11:14 Establishing authority as a young person
14:58 What to do/know before starting a consulting business in compliance
17:04 How to make a business work
20:06 Challenges in starting a business as a young person
24:11 How to get angel investors
27:07 Can we have the life of our dreams?
30:57 The safest way for beginners to start investing
33:07 Isaac's background
40:49 Why Isaac is who he is
45:15 Isaac's career highlights
46:16 What running TFG has been like
52:50 The people problem in running a business
57:47 Other problems faced by the business
1:02:54 How his MBA helped in solving business problems
1:05:23 How to make things work even in your absence
1:09:18 Dealing with employee theft
1:12:14 How employees can buy into your dream
1:14:06 Ponzi schemes and avoiding them
1:16:16 How to manage your money
1:27:23 Building an emergency fund
1:36:13 Tools to manage your money
1:38:19 How to survive financially in Nigeria
We referenced
Rich Dad Poor Da by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
*Mischka YouTube
The Disciplined Investor by Andrew Horowitz
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In our recent webinar in partnership with Workspace Global, we discussed how to think about branding for your business using PaidHR as a case study.
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You can follow all the speakers on LinkedIn: Olumide Soyombo, Seye Bandele, Ore Badmus, Sydney Sam
0:46 Olumide Soyombo's introduction
2:31 Is there a winning formula for startups?
6:08 Reputation in branding and business
9:49 How important is a pitch in making money?
12:29 Can a good pitch turn a bad reputation around?
15:36 Deciding to put money into a business
18:20 Do outsiders always see the effort put into the business?
20:30 Bolt case study
23:24 Andela case study
26:24 Fullgap's impressing storytelling
27:48 Audience questions for Olumide
35:51 Seye Bandele's introduction
37:04 About PaidHR
44:16 The importance of personal branding and reputation in building a successful business
46:15 Mistakes made and overcoming them
48:18 Reaching out after past rejections
51:07 What to prioritise when building a brand
56:23 Going from Pade to PaidHR
1:00:28 Audience questions for Seye
1:10:00 Ore Badmus’ introduction
1:12:33 The process behind the PaidHR rebrand
1:38:14 Audience question for Ore
1:43:54 Sydnye Sam’s introduction
1:44:30 What Workspace Global does
1:54:25 Audience question for Sydney
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On today's episode we were joined by Olajumoke Daramola. She has worked in the financial sector for over a decade and currently provides advisory services with Women’s World Banking, an organisation that aims to empower low-income women around the world through financial inclusion.
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We talked about:
What Women's World Banking does
What financial inclusion is and how women are left behind
Closing the financial gap
The importance of using the right approach to connect with your target audience
Being flexible and always having backup plans
Episode breakdown:
0:00 Intro
1:58 Icebreaker
6:05 Olajumoke's background
7:49 Her experience at Sterling Bank
9:15 People that have influenced her
12:22 Why she transitioned into product management
14:09 Her career highlights
18:07 What financial inclusion is and how Women's World Banking comes in
20:31 Countries Women's World Bank operates in
21:17 Are women financially included?
25:49 Women's World Banking’s impact so far
27:22 Why Women's World Banking is focused on women
29:11 The financial gap that exists against women
32:13 How Women's World Banking identifies with clientele
36:03 Does Women's World Banking invest in people?
37:01 How Women's World Banking chooses partners
39:04 Women's World Banking’s success stories
41:01 Challenges faced by women in relation to access to financial services
44:37 The most difficult parts of solving the financial inclusion problem
47:21 Navigating policy changes that affect the business
52:39 Olajumoke's advice for African women with businesses
56:34 How to get in touch with Olajumoke and Women's World Banking
58:32 Outro
We referenced:
EfinNA Access to Finance Report 2023
World Bank’s Global Findex Report
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On this episode of the podcast, we were joined by Dr Ikpeme Neto, popularly known as Doc Neto. He is a medical doctor and health economist with over 10 years of experience in the health sector.
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We talked about:
How WellaHealth is making quality healthcare affordable
Why collaboration is more beneficial than competition
Nigerians’ relationship with insurance
Building trust among their clients in a low trust society
The ups and downs of running WellaHealth
Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
1:28 Icebreaker
6:16 Dr Neto's background
7:26 Who and what influenced him
10:50 His political views and how politics affects healthcare
14:28 His career highlights
16:22 What WellaHealth does
17:35 How WellaHealth came about
19:08 Running WellaHealth and building the team
22:44 How WellaHealth manages to remain affordable
23:24 Doc Neto’s view on competition
26:32 How Nigerians view insurance
30:55 How WellaHealth is solving the insurance trust problem in Nigeria
32:50 What healthcare is like in Nigeria
35:20 His research on the mental health of Nigerian founders
37:35 Some of WellaHealth's biggest achievements
38:36 The vision for WellaHealth
39:24 Challenges the business has faced
41:07 Where to learn more about Doc Neto amd WellaHealth
41:42 Dr Neto's advice for fellow industry players
43:37 Outro
We referenced
Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey
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On this episode of the podcast, we spotlight master operator, Victor Onyekere aka “The Strategist”.
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We talked about:
What a startup operator does
Keys to building a successful business
The importance of work experience as a founder/entrepreneur
Why operators make the best founders
Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Icebreaker
6:27 Victor's background
12:58 Success stories
17:26 Challenges
23:26 The founder-operator vs other founders
30:05 Building a successful business
40:10 Companies that changed their strategy
47:19 How important are COOs?
59:01 How to determine if you're successful
1:02:25 Where to find Victor and what he's working on
1:07:44 Victor's thoughts on the future of the business and tech ecosystem (in Nigeria)
1:12:27 Outro
We referenced:
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On today’s episode, we were joined by Chidalu Onyenso. Chidalu is the founder and CEO of Earthbond, an organisation that uses climate data and analytics to make energy affordable for Africans. You can watch the full video on Youtube here.
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We talked about:
Chidalu’s career
What inspired her to start Earthbound
The energy challenges faced by businesses in Nigeria
How Earthbond helps businesses save money or make money
Getting businesses to adopt renewable energy
Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
01:44 More about Chidalu
02:41 Icebreaker
05:25 Chidalu's career highlights
08:50 The energy problem in Africa
11:30 What businesses are spending loans on
13:34 Deciding where Earthbond should operate
17:30 How Earthbond got into the market
20:42 Why Earthbond focuses on solar energy
22:56 How Nigeria's natural gas influenced Earthbond
25:26 Earthbond's success stories
27:13 Challenges Chidalu and Earthbond have faced
36:13 Financing Earthbond
37:15 How to reach Earthbond
37:54 Why businesses use Earthbond
39:51 Earthbond's proudest achievements
40:47 Places with the best opportunities for solar energy in Nigeria
42:20 Raising funds for the business
46:11 Lessons from the Earthbond journey
49:23 Earthbond's North Star
50:21 The future of Earthbond
51:54 Final words
52:24 Outro
We referenced:
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Today’s episode is in partnership with ProductDive. We were joined by Praise Obieromah, former ProductDive student and Product Manager at Siliconverse.
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We talked about:
Transitioning from being a technology consultant to product management
What inspired the switch
Praise’s experience with ProductDive
How ProductDive helped him level up his PM career
How he has applied the learnings in his work
Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
01:30 Icebreaker
09:22 About Praise
10:28 Praise's experience as a technology consultant
12:52 Why Praise switched to product management
14:33 How Praise heard about ProductDive
15:59 His experience with ProductDive
19:11 Some highlights of the course
20:28 His experience after taking the course
22:49 His confidence level before and after taking the ProductDive course
24:24 Transferable skills from technology consultancy to product management
27:08 Challenges he's faced
31:49 Advice for people considering taking a ProductDive course
34:00 Recommendations
36:22 Where to find Praise
37:31 What else Praise is working on
38:24 Final words
39:01 Outro
We referenced:
Product Management Blueprint Course
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On this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we were joined by Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, change leader and founder of ZER Consulting Africa
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We talked about:
Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
1:51 Icebreaker
3:47 Adeolu’s background
8:33 Why Africa is special to her
9:26 Adeolu’s career highlights
13:10 What is ZER?
16:33 ZER’s success stories
18:29 What Shared Value is all about
21:28 Their goals
23:12 Benefits of being a part of Shared Value
26:34 How to be a part of it
28:03 Shared Value’s success stories
31:41 Challenges in adopting Shared Value
32:49 Driving profitability through Shared Value
34:14 Shared Value Initative’s roadmap
35:53 Adeolu’s vision for Shared Value in the next five years
37:14 The role of tech companies in Shared Value
38:23 The future of ZER
39:37 Advice for young professionals and entrepreneurs
40:13 How to take part in the Shared Value launch
40:54 Other things Adeolu is working on
41:30 Outro
We referenced:
Shared Value Africa Initiative
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On this episode of the podcast, we were joined by Abimbola Omotoyinbo, Program Manager at ProductDive.
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We talked about:
What ProductDive does
Benefits of choosing ProductDive
Things to consider before taking a product management course
ProductDive’s success stories and the future of ProductDive
Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
01:23 Icebreaker
04:32 About Abimbola
05:46 From quality control to program management
09:10 Getting into program management
10:23 What ProductDive does and how Abimbola joined the team
13:10 What makes ProductDive stand out
16:07 ProductDive's success stories
17:52 Getting into ProductDive
18:39 Things to consider before getting into the program
20:37 Resources for someone looking to get into product management
22:14 Product management launchpad
23:20 The future of ProductDive
24:27 What else ProductDive is working on
25:14 Final words
26:12 Outro
We referenced:
Product Manager Blueprint Program
Product Management Foundation Program
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On this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we were joined by award-winning Product Manager, Elizabeth Ajao.
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We talked about:
Shooting your career shot
How she went from customer support officer to product manager
What product managers do
Why product management probably shouldn't be your first job and the importance of internships
Transferable skills from other roles and skills every product manager should have
Giving valuable feedback and accepting feedback
Measuring success and the importance of being people-driven
Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
1:44 Icebreaker
6:34 Elizabeth's background
8:21 Going from customer support to product management
12:42 How customer support prepared her for product management
16:17 What media is Elizabeth consuming?
17:30 Elizabeth's career highlights
19:53 Being impact-driven
23:04 What being a product manager entails
27:30 Can one be an effective product manager with little leadership experience?
32:28 Skills every product manager should have
35:20 Working with UX designers
39:20 Tools every product manager should master
45:23 Is product management as glam as people make it out to be?
49:02 Elizabeth's perspective on product management interviews
51:29 Challenges Elizabeth has faced as a product manager and how she handled them
54:42 Dealing with problematic stakeholders
57:35 Measuring success as a product manager
59:55 What you should know before getting into product management
1:01:49 Resources and advice for aspiring product managers
1:07:33 Elizabeth's socials
1:08:09 Other things Elizabeth is working on
1:09:35 Outro
We referenced:
The Builders Summit by Founders Connect
The Product Book by Product School
Become a Product Manager | Learn the Skills & Get the Job
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On this episode of the podcast, we spotlight the one and only Emmanuel Faith, a wonderful HR expert.
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We talked about:
His HR journey and his work providing consulting services through HR Clinic
The dwindling pool of mid-level talent in Nigeria’s tech pipeline
The importance of succession planning for sustainable businesses
The wisdom in hiring talent your business can reasonably afford instead of chasing “shiny” people
Breakdown:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:55 Icebreaker
00:05:35 About Emmanuel Faith
00:13:07 Getting into HR
00:17:40 Best temperaments for HR professionals
00:20:58 Emmanuel's proudest achievements
00:28:35 Emmanuel's superpowers in HR
00:34:17 Challenges faced while recruiting talent
00:38:56 Why we don't have mid-level tech talent in Nigeria
00:44:40 How HR Clinic helps organisations
00:49:25 Unique strengths of Nigerian tech talents
00:53:16 The technical talent vs non-technical talent conversation
00:58:47 Emmanuel's perspective on The Peer shutting down
1:05:24 Are people hiring "shiny" talent because of the lack of mid-level talent?
1:10:42 Hard skills vs soft skills
1:12:33 Advice for aspiring HR professionals
1:14:18 Other things Emmanuel is working on
1:18:31 Final words
1:19:14 Outro
We referenced:
Fervora’s African Women’s Football Report
Why You Act the Way You Do by Tim LaHaye
Spirit-Controlled Temperament by Tim LaHaye
Innovating Africa: The Rise of Tech in Nigeria by Peace Itimi
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On this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we had data expert and Dataphyte CEO Joshua Olufemi with us.
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We talked about:
Breakdown:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:00 Icebreaker game
00:03:32 Fun facts about Joshua
00:05:37 From economics teacher to CEO
00:09:39 Being a part of the National Endowment for Democracy Fellowship
00:14:44 Proudest achievements of Dataphyte
00:21:20 The Dataphyte and Goloka teams
00:28:54: Major challenges in collecting accurate data
00:37:37 How can Nigeria be more data-driven?
00:43:55 Joshua's dream for Dataphyte and Goloka
00:45:24 Advice for people building something around data
00:47:42 Final words
00:48:30 Outro
We referenced:
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On this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we had product designer Ayodeji Olagbaiye with us.
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We talked about:
Breakdown:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:52 Icebreaker
00:11:02 Deji's background
00:13:03 Working with developers
00:15:50 What media is Ayodeji consuming?
00:17:18 How Ayodeji got into UX design
00:25:34 Joining Kuda
00:29:06 Working remotely
00:30:05 What he would have done differently
00:34:00 Getting your first job and having a portfolio
00:36:30 What he wishes he knew when building his first portfolio
00:43:26 Key things in a portfolio
00:50:50 Updating your portfolio
00:54:46 Can you get a job without a big project on your portfolio?
00:58:40 What not to do in your portfolio
01:01:39 Is there a best place to host your portfolio?
01:09:06 Can AI help with your portfolio?
01:10:54 Unpopular opinion about design portfolios
01:13:45 Some of the best portfolios Ayodeji has seen
01:21:40 Resources to build your portfolio
01:24:10 Advice for designers
01:31:22 Outro
We referenced:
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After a long hiatus, we're back with a new episode.
On this episode, the amazing Tochy Udunwa shared some insights on marketing, the unpredictability of the industry, and how to navigate it.
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We also we talked about:
Breakdown:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:05) Icebreaker
(00:11:35) Digital Marketing vs Traditional Advertising
(00:12:43) Conversion and community building
(00:18:49) The role of branding in marketing
(00:22:30) Tochy’s background
(00:31:25) The importance of domain experience in marketing
(00:35:47) Tochy’s superpower (project management)
(00:36:37) Tochy’s career milestones
(00:47:25) How to pick the right strategy for an organisation
(00:51:45) What makes the industry so unpredictable?
(00:54:32) Navigating the uncertainties
(00:57:40) Tochy’s future publications
(00:59:31) Defining the success of your strategy
(01:05:10) Advice for aspiring marketing professionals
(01:13:42): Tochy’s online presence
We referenced:
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In episode 15 of the podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Isaac Durotoye, a tech whiz who is deeply entrenched in the world of fintech. Our conversation revolved around the intriguing topics of Banking as a Service (BaaS) and APIs, and how they're reshaping the financial technology landscape.
Together, we dissected the unique challenges and opportunities facing fintech in Africa, broke down the opportunities presented by Baas, and reflected on the critical role of technical expertise in product management practice. If you're passionate about fintech, product management, and the future of digital finance, this episode holds insights you won't want to miss.
Book mentioned:
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nil Eyal
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In our 14th episode, we uncover why Product Management can sometimes hit roadblocks in organisations with Nnamdi Azodo, a distinguished Product Manager with over 12 years of experience. Nnamdi, known for transforming the financial landscape in Nigerian banks and fintech startups, shares his journey, insights, and solutions.
We dig deep into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding Product Management, the impact of organisational structures, the power of clarity, and how to overcome resistance to change. Join us for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the intricacies of this vital discipline. If you're looking for inspiration and practical insights into Product Management, this episode is a must-listen.
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In this episode, we discussed the importance of tech advocacy and community building with Elizabeth Okaome, a passionate Developer Relations Community Manager and founder of Empower Her Community. Elizabeth shares her journey, highlighting the crucial role of developer relations in the tech ecosystem.
She discusses community engagement, advocating for developers, and leveraging feedback for product improvements. We also talked about the importance of NOT comparing Tech to fraud “yahoo”.
This episode offers valuable insights and inspiring stories for tech enthusiasts and community builders. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the significance of developer relations in tech.
Book mentioned: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson
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Join us as we take a look back into the inspiring journey of Evans Akanno, founder of Vzy. With a remarkable track record in entrepreneurship and design, Evans shares his experiences from bootstrapping ventures like Cregital and Disha to the creation of Vzy.
His insights reveal the power of strategic thinking, customer-centricity, and creativity in achieving impressive revenue milestones while overcoming budget constraints. Learn from Evans' stories of challenges, triumphs, and the potential rewards of bootstrapping, as he aims to democratise digital brand design through Vzy.
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New episodes of the podcast will be published weekly. If you have any suggestions or questions, please complete the Q&A intake form or send me an email at iwalolasobowale@gmail.com