Lekan Olude is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Jobberman, West Africa's leading job search engine. Born and raised in Ogun State, he pursued his education at Obafemi Awolowo University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. With a diverse career that includes experiences at Goldman Sachs and TeleMobile Nigeria Limited, Olude has not only played a pivotal role in the tech industry but has also served as the Special Adviser on Job Creation and Youth Empowerment to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun. In 2021, he founded Motherboard, a comprehensive employee benefits platform, further solidifying his impact on the Nigerian business landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• Pursuing entrepreneurship early on without capital
• Growing the conviction to pursue your idea
• Indicators you’re right or wrong
• Identifying product market fit
• Building your company for an exit
• Hitting global recognition and 1 million users
• Economic downturns and layoffs
• Focusing sustainability rather than "startup mentality"
• The questions to ask yourself to take your idea from concept to launch
• Leveraging domain expertise

Mentions:

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

Other Mentions: How to Hone Your Mind, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Teams of Teams, Good to Great, Great by Choice

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