Unlocking Africa
Terser Adamu, who is an Africa Business Strategist, International Trade Adviser, and Director at ETK Group, hosts the award-nominated Unlocking Africa Podcast. During each episode he shares his thoughts on how to unlock Africa’s economic potential in the 21st century. This is delivered through engaging and thought-provoking discussions with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders who are unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Whether you're a business leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, have a comfortable side hustle, or want to take your business to the next level, each episode is jam-packed with information and insight that will enable you to take immediate action and implement key strategies to successfully launch and grow your business in Africa.
Unlocking Africa
Developing a Networking Platform to Bridge the Gap Between Investors and Game-Changing Entrepreneurs in Africa with Gerrad Olisa-Ashar
Episode #81 with Gerrad Olisa-Ashar, the visionary Co-Founder of Diaspora Investment Partners Africa. Join us as we delve into the remarkable story behind this groundbreaking networking platform that is revolutionising the landscape of African entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
Gerrad Olisa-Ashar, an inspiring entrepreneur and thought leader, shares his personal journey and the pivotal experiences that led to the inception of Diaspora Investment Partners Africa. Discover how Gerrad's passion for empowering African communities and creating lasting positive impact sparked the idea of a platform that bridges the gap between private investors and innovative entrepreneurs on the continent.
What We Discuss With Gerrard
- How do you plan to facilitate the connection between private investors in the diaspora and entrepreneurs in Africa?
- What challenges do Africans in the diaspora encounter when attempting to invest back home in Africa?
- What role does the African diaspora currently play, or have the potential to play, in supporting and investing in African businesses through your platform?
- Are there any unique challenges specific to Africa that you encounter when attempting to invest the funds raised in African markets?
- How do you effectively navigate the distinct cultural and regulatory landscapes across various African countries while facilitating investments and partnerships?
- And much more...
Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes
Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Empowering African Markets: The Impactful CrossBoundary Approach to Purposeful Investing with Nneka Chime? Make sure to check it out!
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Connect with Gerrard on LinkedIn at Gerrad Olisa-Ashar
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