In Pursuit Podcast - Journeys in African Entrepreneurship: Recent Episodes
Oswald Osaretin, Chukuka Chukuma, Jumoke Adekunle
The In Pursuit Podcast explores stories of Entrepreneurship – The Good, the bad and the downright unbelievable.In each episode Jumoke Adekunle, Chukuka Chukuma and Osaretin Guobodia share stories of their personal transition from being intrapreneurs to entrepreneurs in very different industries with three very different perspectives. The podcast starts just during the Pandemic and continues as we enter the new world – the post vaccine era. So, tune in with a drink and a notepad and join them for good time and dynamic wisdom.
In our season finally, we want to know what our listeners are reading (other than In Pursuit of course). We discuss books that have enlightened us. We illustrate the importance of mentorship and finding inspirations in others. The hosts delve into Nigeria as a utopia where the Government creates an enabling environment. We speculate on what the Post Covid world holds for entrepreneurs creating global solutions in a borderless world.
Do you know what VUCA means? Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (whose origin is attributable to Professors Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus). We discuss how entrepreneurs in countries like Nigeria are actually functioning in a VUCA +++ environment and therefore need to BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything) given the lack of basic infrastructure in markets like this. So, what should you do to be successful in this environment?
The conversation continues...
There is a need for complete stories to be documented and shared so that entrepreneurs understand the relationship between effort, time and success. The importance of hiring the right people, sharing the company’s vision, training staff and allowing them to execute. As entrepreneurs we shared the need to get more intimate with staff and show love in managing them. What are the solutions for managing this new business on the African continent and what you should look out for especially in a post-covid world? The advent of remote work thanks to the pandemic.
| The ‘human beans’ phenomena is explained. The humans of Nigeria (as a proxy for Africa) are discussed. The focus is on understanding what the true value of human capital deployed is as it relates to the country’s economy and growth. We then discuss human capital on a continent-wide basis. Actual entrepreneurial stories are shared by the hosts regarding their own challenges – highlighting the good, the bad and the outright ugly. Understanding the nuances of the culture brings the episode to closure.
So you want to run your business on the continent – and also do this remotely? We discuss what African governments are doing to attract or discourage the return of both nationals and foreign talent. We contrast this by highlighting what developed countries’ strategies are as they battle for highly skilled talent from the Africa.
What are the cost implications of returning home? We break down the true costs and external factors to consider. Migrating seems like a sexy dream but what does this means particularly for entrepreneurs. We give advice on the survival tactics to be successful and not just survive but actually thrive.
| Continuing discussions from the previous episode, migration trends, its causes and effects is the focus. Learn more about the ‘C’ and ‘E’ effect regarding people’s decisions to return to the continent.
So why do people choose to move back to Africa?. The hosts share their personal journeys, experiences and advice as diasporans moving back to the continent. They stress the importance of doing your research and give advice on what concrete steps to take when you decide to make that change.