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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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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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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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