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Hey, glad you found us! Venture Valley is the guide for anyone diving into the world of business. Join us as we dive into the stories and lessons from entrepreneurs shaping businesses in Africa and beyond. We're here to explore their successes, setbacks, and strategies in a down-to-earth way. Expect real, relatable conversations and insights to fuel your own entrepreneurial journey. Stick around for down-to-earth conversations and practical tips to help you navigate entrepreneurship.
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June 18, 2026
<p>After building Konga into one of Nigeria's biggest e-commerce companies, Sim Shagaya returned to the idea he had postponed for years—education.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Sim explains why he ignored the critics who said EdTech was a losing business, how ULesson was conceived before Konga, and the framework he uses to identify billion-dollar opportunities. He also shares insights on AI, insurance, regulation, entrepreneurship, and why he believes Nigeria's future is brighter than many people think.</p>
June 17, 2026
<p>Are unicorns really the goal?In this episode, Sim Shagaya challenges one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that billion-dollar valuations are the ultimate measure of success.From building Konga and DealDey to founding uLesson and Miva, Sim shares why sustainable businesses, real value creation, and solving meaningful problems matter more than chasing headlines.Watch the full conversation now.#SimShagaya #Entrepreneurship #Startups #BusinessPodcast #AfricanBusiness #FounderStories</p>
December 14, 2025
<p>Creativity starts with ideas, but it scales with structure and intention.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Venture Valley, we sit down with Chuka Obi, Director of Creativity & Innovation at Globacom and a leading voice in Africa’s creative ecosystem, to unpack what it really takes to build a sustainable creative economy—beyond hype, raw talent, and viral moments.</p><p><br></p><p>Chuka shares his journey from writing comic books and mastering the fundamentals of storytelling to contributing to Grammy-level creative projects. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how creativity truly scales when structure, business thinking, and long-term vision are applied.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore why Africa consistently produces world-class talent yet struggles to translate creativity into enduring industries, and what must change for African creators to compete and win on a global stage.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p>• How creative careers evolve from passion projects into global platforms </p><p>• What Africa gets wrong about building creative industries</p><p>• Why talent alone doesn’t create a creative economy </p><p>• The business structures behind globally successful creative projects </p><p>• How comics, film, music, and culture intersect economically </p><p>• The difference between creative exposure and creative ownership </p><p>• Why long-term thinking matters more than short-term clout • What African creators must understand to compete globally • How to move from creativity as expression to creativity as enterprise</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a must-watch for creators, founders, investors, and anyone interested in how to turn their creativity into real economic power.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Chuka Obi</p><p>LinkedIn: Chuka Obi Instagram: Chuka Xavier Obi</p><p><br></p><p>Listen & Watch Venture Valley</p><p>Spotify: linktr.ee/venturevalley.pod YouTube: @venture_valley Instagram: @venturevalley TikTok: @venture.valley</p><p><br></p><p>#VentureValleypodcast #ChukaObi #Africancreativeeconom #Africancreators #Afrobeatsbusiness</p><p>#creativeownership</p><p>#Africancultureindustry</p><p>#Africanpodcasts</p><p>#buildingcreativeindustries</p><p>#creativeeconomyAfrica</p><p>#globalcreatives</p><p>#Africantalent</p>
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Join us as we dive into the stories and lessons from entrepreneurs shaping businesses in Africa and beyond. We're here to explore their successes, setbacks, and strategies in a down-to-earth way. Expect real, relatable conversations and insights to fuel your own entrepreneurial journey. Stick around for down-to-earth conversations and practical tips to help you navigate entrepreneurship.
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