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Building an African Unicorn - Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Today, we chat with Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji, a Nigerian entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of the tech companies, Andela and Flutterwave. He is also the general partner and co-founder of Future Africa, a platform that provides capital, coaching, and community for mission-driven innovators. In this episode, Iyin demystifies the process of building a start-up, knowing when to step back, and staying driven.

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