Damilola ColeThree behavioral patterns that make small businesses fail and their counter measuresTime and time again, we hear of ‘what to do’ for small businesses, how to make your business grow, how to network, and the likes. Small…Apr 4, 2022Apr 4, 2022
Damilola ColeThe Four Minute BarrierHello people, it has been a while! I welcome you to the 2nd Quarter of 2022. I’m starting with a short story…Apr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
Damilola ColeFundraising rounds: Are Nigerian startups really that valuable?Congratulations to Kuda bank on their recent fundraising.Aug 9, 2021Aug 9, 2021
Damilola ColeSeven steps to take if you want to invest in a business1. Only invest in businesses/models you understand. 2. Ensure the founders are credible 3. Is there a clear path to profitability 4. Do…Jun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021
Damilola ColePaystack acquisition by Stripe: Major win for AfricaAs soon as the news dropped, the whole media went agog. This coincided with the #EndSars protest making the entire ecosystem making it a…Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020
Damilola ColeTechnology: A veritable tool that fosters investor-entrepreneur relationsTechnology is the application of the right tools in solving problems which are generally our day-to-day activities. By way of…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Damilola ColeHow to know an Investor or VC isn’t going to invest in your businessFundraising can be a very tough activity with rounds spanning months or even years. One less thing to worry about is dealing with Venture…Jul 5, 2019Jul 5, 2019
Damilola ColeOpen Letter to Governor-elect of Lagos — Mr Babajide Sanwo-oluDear Mr Governor-elect,May 14, 2019May 14, 2019
