I explained the basics of PE M&A to recent grad and I just thought to share that explanation here. Ultimately, M&A is buying and selling, but the commodity here is companies. Think about John Doe buying a phone from Jane Doe. John would want to ensure a couple things,

Every time I have tried to be “normal” at work, at an interview, at a professional setting or wherever, it has gone badly. My magic happens when I let the crazy out.

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Because of how busy I have been, I write my todo list for the next day every night, right before bed, from the smallest to the biggest deliverables. Last night my list ran into 30+ items. Well, it’s 4:14 am, about to write my list for tomorrow (today), and I realized I cleared 26

10:22 am and I’ve sent 40 emails. Wild day.

My guy!! Proper starboy

Crazy this was two years ago.

> Sorce is now a part of @ycombinator the backstory... > run after @thesamparr to pitch him idea 1 yr ago > drop tesla & dell offers to work on idea > live in @theresidency hacker house with 10 other men > convince @therealdajayi & @davidaladee to drop their lives and join

I thoroughly enjoyed having this conversation with my brother silks. We discussed topical areas of law, ranging from stabilisation under the Tax Act to ex-parte Mareva injunctions. Enjoy

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For many years, for two hours every Saturday, despite demanding schedules, we met to study and debate. We gave presentations, examined new statutes, and honed our skills. This disciplined routine significantly enhanced our competence and enabled us to add more value to our

When we completed the Bar examination in early 2020 and found ourselves at home during the COVID lockdown, we started a professional development group we called “Anti-Idleness.” It was meant to keep us engaged while also preparing us for life as junior associates. Although this

During law school, we resolved to graduate with first class honors and earn the “Red Scroll,” as it was called. To that end, we created a study group called “Red Scroll” where we prepared extensively for the bar examination. Not only did every member succeed, but the group also

On September 15, 2020, I was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Since then, much has happened. Today, however, I am reminded of the many building blocks that have shaped the institution I have become, particularly the people with whom I have

Earlier this month I attended the GITEX Nigeria conference in Lagos and Abuja, where I joined conversations with regulators and industry stakeholders. A recurring theme was the intersection of U.S. and African venture deals, particularly whether Delaware remains, and should

Your candle doesn't shine brighter when you put off someone else's.

Woke up reflecting, yet again, on this thought this morning. Tweeted something similar before even seeing this. We thank God for our mindset and the many candles God has used us to light, some of whom their candles are even shining brighter than ours today and we continue to

I’ve been staying up extra late working on a personal project I’m very excited about. If this works, we are going to the moon fr

Sigh

I have many similar emails. I like to look at them and to remember things people have said to me, because somehow, sometimes, these are the things that remind me that I’m actually doing extremely well when I start to doubt myself.