LaunchPad Stories: Recent Episodes
LaunchPad Stories
If you are a budding entrepreneur or a well-established business owner, LaunchPad Stories is for You!
LaunchPad Stories is an initiative of LaunchPad (a dynamic educational platform which was instituted by N.Dowuona & Company law firm. LaunchPad seeks to provide free legal resources, guidance and access to business solutions to women-led early-stage businesses in Ghana) which aims to share the entrepreneurial journeys of some successful business owners in their own words.
Our goal is for you to be equipped with adequate knowledge and inspiration to excel in your businesses.
Join NanaAma and Kwasi as they engage in a conversation with Kojo Bucknor (Co-Founder, AphroSpirits, AlleyBar, Nyaniba Market and Treehouse Restaurant) and Amma Gyampo (CEO, ScaleUp Africa), delving into the crucial aspects of co-founder dynamics. Explore the indispensable tools for any startup founder to cultivate a robust and collaborative partnership. Uncover the intricacies of constructing a comprehensive founder's agreement, covering everything from equity distribution to vesting schedules. Whether you're embarking on a new venture or seeking to strengthen your existing co-founder relationship, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical tips to navigate the challenging yet rewarding journey of entrepreneurship. Tune in to gain the playbook for building a solid foundation for your startup's success.
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In this episode, we delved into the world of compliance and uncovered its
transformative potential as not just a necessity but a strategic business advantage.
NanaAma and Kwasi navigated the intricate landscape of regulations, exploring how a proactive approach to compliance can safeguard your organization and propel it forward.
Join us as we demystify compliance, unravel its strategic nuances, and empower you with insights to turn regulatory challenges into opportunities for growth with two of the most successful Ghanaian founders Tarek Mouganie (Founder & Group CEO, Affinity Africa) and Desmond Koney (Founder & CEO, Complete Farmer).
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Join our hosts, NanaAma Botchway and Kwasi Okrah, as they engage with industry veterans Mirabelle Moreaux and Kweku Koranteng. Together, they explore the intricacies of fundraising, emphasizing its significance as a pivotal factor for startups—sometimes as crucial as the very idea that fuels them. Determining the ideal funding type, balancing equity negotiations, crafting a compelling pitch deck, and honing in on key metrics are crucial. What funding suits your startup best? How much equity is a fair trade for financial backing? Crafting an irresistible pitch deck demands finesse. And when facing investors, which metrics speak louder than others? The timeline for securing funds varies, but understanding the process is paramount.
Let's unravel the startup funding labyrinth and chart a course for success.
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In this episode, Nana and Kokwe (the owners of Polish'd Nails and Beauty Bar) share their story of leaving Corporate America and Dubai to chase after a dream they had nurtured in their hearts and minds.
Enjoy!
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She is considered a Beauty Guru and owns a beauty brand known as "SO Aesthetic". She is a certified make-up artist with over 12 years worth of experience in the beauty industry. She is popularly known in Accra as a partner of the famous Viva Boutique and Viva Concept Store.
Enjoy this episode with Ms. Sacha Okoh.
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After 5 years in operation, the owners of the iconic BloomBar night club in Accra tell their story in their own words. Edem and Kofi engage us in discussions surrounding the inception of BloomBar, how they have transformed Accra's night life and what life as entrepreneurs, looks like.
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Our guest for the third episode is Nana Ama Yankah, the founder and C.E.O of Naya by Africa; a sustainable beauty, cosmetic and personal care brand. She spoke with us about how she transformed a hobby into an African Bath and Body care company with a wide range of sustainably sourced and hand-crafted products.
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The Sandbox beach club is one of the top destinations in Accra. Whether you are a socialite or not, you will most likely have heard of Sandbox. In this episode, we speak to Femi Asante, the owner of Group Sebastien [the parent company of Sandbox beach club and five other companies] and the founder of the Fair Justice Initiative, about how these organisations were birthed and what the journey as an entrepreneur has been like. Enjoy!
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On our maiden episode of this podcast, Ms Fiona Koranteng of Fiona’s Foods who we affectionally call Aunty Fiona unravels some secrets that helped her succeed, using her Asian fusion recipes in the heart of Accra. From Montreal, Canada to Agboba, Ghana, Aunty Fiona recounts her setbacks, losses and triumphs in Accra’s ever-changing hospitality industry. Oh! And she speaks about karate, biking and what happiness means to her. Enjoy!
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We have been working on this for a while and we are happy to announce that our podcasting journey finally begins. LaunchPad Stories is a podcast where successful entrepreneurs share their stories of how they built their businesses.
We have an exciting line-up of guests and we cannot wait to share their stories with you!