Summary:
Kehinde Ogundare, the country manager for Zoho Nigeria, discusses the complex business environment in Nigeria, highlighting issues like currency fluctuations and infrastructure deficiencies while praising the youthful workforce's potential. He emphasizes the importance of understanding local market nuances and the role of technology in business, particularly through Zoho's commitment to localization, value, and security. Ogundare showcases how Zoho's suite of tools supports various business functions, from marketing to HR, and stresses the need for digital marketing and data analytics. The conversation also covers the transformative impact of AI, automation, and IoT on business efficiency and competitiveness. Finally, Ogundare offers strategic insights on navigating the Nigerian market, emphasizing continuous learning and adaptation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Questions

05:39 Challenges and Opportunities in the Nigerian Market

11:41 Scaling in Other African Countries

14:37 Key Trends in the B2B Landscape

27:27 Zoho's Products for Business Upscaling

36:41 Understanding Marketing and Social Media Engagement

37:38 Zoho Campaigns and Zoho Social for Marketing

38:40 Zoho Sales IQ for Live Chats

39:35 Zoho Books for Finance and Inventory Management

40:04 Zoho People for Human Resource Management

40:59 Zoho Mail and Zoho Workplace for Productivity

41:52 Success Stories and Testimonials

46:02 The Future of Innovation and Technology

49:21 Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things

52:48 The Impact of Technology on Quality of Life

59:55 Key Advice for Scaling a Business

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Guest:

Kehinde:https://twitter.com/dkennyjobby

Host:

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