DamiObidairo™
@DamiObidairo
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African startups and Tech MSMEs are the future. I'm dedicated to accelerating their growth by providing strategy, digital talent and infrastructure.
Lagos, Nigeria
Joined July 2011
A man who has never made a mistake has most likely never tried anything of significance. Take that calculated risk. If it goes south🛩 (sometimes, it will) Just say 'e be things'🤦🏿♂️ Get on your feet🛫 And move on up🚀 When you get up dm me 😉 and then throw the ladder down 🏗.
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Last year, a major Chinese institution approached me with a proposal, and it was simple and tempting (included on click): 1. Research Funding: A yearly grant between $180,000 and $280,000 for 2–3 years. 2. Minimal Commitment: Just one hour a week to mentor students and provide
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It’s a big fat YES!! Nigerians across all levels, from politics to business, to church, to relationships, hate feedback. In fact, we hate it with venom. I discovered very early in my business journey how averse we were to criticism and feedback. And that’s why the very first of
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Nepo Baby Vs Lapo Baby This is the most accurate video ever 😂🤣
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MIRE (Market & Investment Readiness for Entrepreneurs) sessions are specially curated by @8thGearHub to #GearUp both Nepo and Lapo hustlers helping them put their house in order to hit market and or dine with investors. Learn more here:
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Whether you’re a Nepo-baby founder or fueled by pure Lapo hustle, success is for the relentless, not the entitled. Your story is your power—own it! 💥
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Nepo Exit vs Lapo Exit Nepo: "We sold for a tidy sum, thanks to legacy connections." Lapo: "We sold the business—and our names became the legacy." 🚀 Two paths, same destination: impact that lasts.
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Nepo Team vs Lapo Team Nepo Team shows up in office cars, corporate IDs, and silk suits. Lapo Team shows up in shared boda-ride, PowerPoint dust, and pure hustle. 💪 Doesn’t matter the ride—impact is what wins.
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Nepo Pitch Deck vs Lapo Pitch Deck Nepo: "Here’s a table of contents, market cap data, and 5‑year projections." Lapo: "Here’s how I survived Yaba traffic to save ₦500k in rent." 📈 Fundraisers love both—so long as traction is real!
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Nepo Startup vs Lapo Startup Nepo Startup launches with an A-list launch party and influencer buzz. Lapo Startup launches with kegstands at home and street-level viral hype. 🎉 Either way, it’s all about capturing market attention!
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Nepo-Founder vs Lapo-Founder Nepo-Founders pitch investors with "My uncle is a VC." Lapo-Founders pitch with "My uncle is Google… I Googled it." 😂 But both are grinding for the same goal—funding! #Thread
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What's in it for such a person? Naira and Fulfillment to see what you contributed to building. Know anyone? Please point them our way! There is an 'join is' button at the end of this page. https://t.co/u30pep0Cvv Who the cap fit, let em click it🎙️
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We are seeking people who primarily understand our mission and will passionately commit and focus steadily on our aligned goals. On top of that, soundness of mind, ability to quickly to learn and adapt in a fast paced environment (for real, for real, fast!!)
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Check out my latest article: Difficult to work with? https://t.co/dzOm7sSQog via @LinkedIn
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In the fast-paced world of startups, Tech MSMEs, ESOs founders often embody an intense passion and unwavering commitment to their vision. This fervor, while driving innovation and success, can...
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Want to start a social enterprise but not sure how? In this episode, we chat with @DamiObidairo of @8thGearHub, to discuss how to launch a mission-driven business. From identifying real problems, funding, and innovation, this is a must-watch! Link in comment for full episode!
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