"I was about 26 when this happened, you know, and I was fortunate that that happened really early 'cause it ended up being one of the lowest points of my life. I became really broke, we became homeless, traded down 3 cars, you know... my back was against the wall, I was reading a lot, and that really was the moment of discovery and understanding for me..." - Kola Aina
On this episode, we explore Kola Aina's origin story. Kola is the Founding Partner of Ventures Platform, an early-stage fund that provides smart capital and growth support for bold entrepreneurs who are leveraging innovation to solve problems in Africa and around the world. Through Ventures Platform, Kola has invested in over 30 startups including CrowdForce, PayStack, Kudi, and PiggyVest.
But, there were hurdles Kola had to cross before getting to where he is today...
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