Perhaps you haven't noticed, but we've transitioned from a job economy to a skill economy. Without 'valuable' skills, your worth diminishes significantly -more like from 10 to 1½.

'Daddy, I don't like xyz she's a bully'
Me:'oh really'
She recounts what happened & I then ask her, how did you handle it?
'I told her off & walked away. She will never speak to me like that again'
As she leaves,she turns to me & says 'I am sure of that'
You need to see my smile!

Indeed, partnerships are akin to marriages; a misstep can lead to significant challenges and complications.

Super honored as part of my new role as the Vice Chair of the Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee of the NBA Section on Business Law to discuss germane issues bordering on frameworks on corporate governance for the Non for profit and public sectors.

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Co-founder warning:

In this article, seasoned startup lawyer Uyi Esq. sheds light on the often overlooked issue of co-founder conflicts killing promising startups in the Nigerian tech ecosystem

techpoint.africa/2024/04/17/pre…

He also shares 4 common pitfalls to avoid.

Co-founder Conflict 101

I have advised over 300 startups and seen too many promising businesses crumble due to disagreements between co-founders.

Here are 4 common mistakes early-stage founders should steer clear of, to prevent co-founder conflict from killing their idea 🧵

I didn't have any savings in my 20s, which made it difficult even to rent an apartment then. However, instead of worrying about my financial situation, I decided to invest aggressively in myself. I invested more than 60% of my income in buying books and attending workshops. I…

The problem with funding in Nigeria's tech landscape can be solved 2 ways:

1. Emphasise accountability

2. Build for market sustainability: Focus on creating businesses that thrive on market demand, reducing reliance on external funding.

techpoint.africa/2024/04/02/har…

How to go to market with your tech product

Unsustainable Way:

1. Raise funds
2. Splurge on big events/TV ads
3. Product gets ignored

Sustainable Way:

1. Distribute samples/Conduct user testing
2. Validate PMF.
3. Then leverage events for exposure.

Sustainable > Unsustainable

Dear early-stage startup founder:

Investor funds should be a buffer that help you serve your market better, not help you stay afloat

In the Nigerian tech scene, funding stands out as a primary concern.

Having worked with over 300 startups, startup lawyer Uyi Esq. delves into the realities of securing funding and offers insights into overcoming investment challenges in the space. techpoint.africa/2024/04/02/har…

For Techpoint Africa, I share my thoughts on the issues with startup funding in Nigeria, why these issues exist, and we can collectively overcome them to achieve market-sustainability across board techpoint.africa/2024/04/02/har…