Babajide is an experienced professional whose mission is to help founders build long-lasting technology-enabled companies in Africa. His experience spans tech, banking, and consulting. Babajide previously worked as a Community Manager with Andela, had stints in Access Bank and Phillips Consulting and is the ex-country manager of Safeboda. Currently, he is the GM (Nigeria) of M-kopa. M-Kopa is an African connected asset financing platform that provides underbanked customers in Africa with essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, fridges, smartphones & financial services. M-Kopa was launched commercially in 2012 and is headquartered in Nairobi. Watch the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3f3Cl7bS2c Video timestamps Introduction 0:00 Where did you grow up and what is your family and career background like? 1:25 When you started Angela, it was your first time at a Tech company, what was the culture shock you experienced? What was the early days like? 27:30 What was the shift you experienced and how did you manage it? 31:58 What are the mistakes or challenges that has rocked your career? 37:13 Babajide talks about moving around multiple companies and industries. 43:22 Babajide shares more about his M-KOPA experience 50:15 How did you find your Life Coach and what has been the value involved? 52:54 How has your upbringing affected you life patterns and decisions? 56:47 What is that one big lesson you’ve learned? 1:01:33 What is your leadership style? 1:04:45

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