Investing in Our Own: Why Angel Investing Is the Key to Africans Funding Africa With Sola Osinoiki

Episode 141 with Sola Osinoiki, who is an author, advisory board member, speaker, founder, growth strategist, and most importantly, angel investor in African startups.

Sola Osinoiki is a business executive with over 25 years of working experience in the tech industry. Sola has spent numerous years working on global HR systems implementation and consulting with major international organisations and fast-growing small and medium-sized businesses. Sola's mission is to help businesses understand HR IT solutions, including bespoke developments and off-the-shelf technologies. He has gained extensive experience in the HR technology and data arena as a client, implementer of services, and seasoned advisor.

Outside of his profession, Sola has a passion for empowering nations and people. This passion led him to create the Josh Leadership Academy and a recently published book titled Managing Up for Career Progression. Additionally, Sola frequently travels across the globe to provide guidance and support to churches and their leaders.

What We Discuss With Sola

• The unconventional route to becoming an angel investor in Africa.
• Why taking on investors’ money isn’t always the best route for growth.
• The common mistakes that startup founders make when seeking investment, and how they can avoid them
• How to add value to startups through your skills, experience, and network—beyond just financial backing.
• Balancing the need for financial returns with the goal of creating a positive social impact through your investments.

Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Seeds of Change: How Access to High-Quality Seeds Can Revolutionise Potato Farming in Africa? Make sure to check it out!

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