The Builder's Journal

    I write to reflect, to build in public, and to share what I'm learning as I build companies, mentor founders, and lead initiatives across Africa. This isn't recycled advice — it's real talk from the trenches.

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    From Tech Support to Tech Builder: Why I'm Building CareCoach

    About a year ago, I thought I'd found it—my perfect fit, the healthcare solution I was meant to build. Then reality hit me harder than I expected.

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    From Tech Support to Tech Builder: Why I'm Building CareCoach

    About a year ago, I thought I'd found it—my perfect fit, the healthcare solution I was meant to build. Then reality hit me harder than I expected.

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    I Just Had a Heart Attack (But Not the Kind You Think)

    Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; also known as Broken heart syndrome. It hurt. A hard, depressing feeling...Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

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    The Entrepreneurship Lie No One Talks About

    Every entrepreneur fails. Most stay failed. Here's why the "never give up" mentality is killing your startup.

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    Leveling Up: Why Personal Growth Is the Secret Fuel Behind Every Venture I Build

    A few months ago, I stood at the edge of a decision that terrified me: hosting the first-ever Africa Development Summit (ADS).

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    How to Handle Disappointment as an Entrepreneur: Building Grit That Lasts

    The investor who went silent. The client who changed their mind overnight. The sponsor who pulled out. The KPIs you missed despite everything you gave.

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    How One Failure Led Me to Build a HealthTech Infrastructure Company

    My journey from HealthTech frustration to launching NexaVida Plus, an API-first infrastructure company for Africa’s healthcare systems. Read the full story.

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    My Life as a Three-Time Founder: Chaos, Clarity, and the Vision Behind It All

    Obafela Killa reflects on his journey as a three-time founder, and why building three interconnected companies in HealthTech, AI/Data, and Youth Development is not a bad decision.

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