Lekan Olude is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur best known for co-founding Jobberman, West Africa's leading job search engine. In 2021, he founded Motherboard, a comprehensive employee benefits platform, further solidifying his impact on the Nigerian business landscape. He’s a previous guest on the podcast in which we wanted to continue the conversation to expand upon Lekan’s immigration from Africa to the States. Today, expect to learn what it takes to create community as an introvert, build brand value, and align with venture capitalists.

Key Takeaways:

• Navigating the culture shock of migrating to the US.
• How is the US economy structured differently than the rest of the world?
• Building community as an introvert through hosting mini parties.
• Community is leverage. Man was never made to go alone.
• Providing value doesn’t have to be anything more than sharing what you have to offer.
• The difference between brand value and online presence, and how to establish yourself in each.
• This life is not a rehearsal. Make the most of your one chance.
• Questions to ask to understand why a venture capitalist is investing in you.

Mentions:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oludeolalekan/

Other Mentions: AppSumo

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