Stephanie Mckinney shares her experience and modern knowledge of navigating the waters, as a CEO of a Venture Capitalist firm. From early-stage startups to crypto, Stephanie looks to cover topics that encourage and inform aspiring investors.
Navigating the Waters - The Importance of Relationships
Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney.
In this episode, we take a look back at some of our previous guests as we discuss:
- Understanding your purpose and your passion
- The power of relationships and how to build ones that last
- The importance of aligning your values with those of your investors and your teams
Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real-life examples.
20 Oct 2022
Navigating the Waters with Special Guest Akinnuga Ayobami
Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney. In this episode, I am joined by special guest Akinnuga Ayobami partner at Squid Capital as we discuss
- The importance of finding the talent with a passion for your purpose
- The power of the relationships
- The landscape for African Start Ups
Akinnuga Ayobami is a young african playing a pivotal role in the building of Africa's growing Micro VC - Squid Capital.
Squid Capital is a venture capital firm based in Lagos Nigeria. Investing in early-stage startups from Pre-Seed to pre-Series A.
His strong interest in businesses creating solutions to Africa's problem lead to this decision.
Ayo has experience in business and finance management, marketing,communication and investors relationship.
Akinnuga Ayobami was involved in the Squid's first raise of $100,000 supporting 3 start-ups providing finance, marketing and social service solutions.
He believes Africa's start-up ecosystem is the key to not just Africa's problem but a source of global solutions.
You can find out more about Squid Capital at https://www.squidcapital.co/ or connect with Ayo https://twitter.com/blvckbillionair
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akinnuga-ayobami/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesquidcapital/
Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real life examples.
If you enjoyed the show please like share and comment, and if you are a founder or investor or know someone who is who would like to join us and share their story please get in touch
13 Oct 2022
Navigating the Waters - Lessons fro Pre and Post COVID
Hi, I'm Stephanie Mckinney. In this episode, we delve into the lessons we have learnt and the differences in investing pre and post-COVID.
I chat again with Kim-Adele Randall as we discuss:
- What's changed in investing pre and post covid
- The power of relationships both online and in person
- Building a resilient mindset
Through this series, I will have aspiring guests and answer their questions so we learn together using real life examples.
Inside a recent episode
Navigating the Waters with Special Guests Dr Thom Park and Josh Davis
Published 8 Sept 2022 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Many professors bring ideas, and they just kind of want to see, well, what's going to happen here? No, no, no, no. I have more respect for the marketplace than that, and have more respect for all the people that will cast their lot with that idea. […]
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