Top stories published by Kola Aina in 2017

When we talk to startups at VP we are often asked the question - “what do you think we need to focus on the most?” One of our answers is - “know your customer, listen to them and be clear on what your value proposition is.” This is an answer that we apply…

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Kola A. in Kola Aina

Aug 27, 2017

A short note on what we really need more of.

There is nothing our ecosystem needs much more of than having very high quality…

A short note on lessons learnt by an EP/VPark Alumni.

A note on mentoring.

Our “not-so-secret” sauce.

Kola A. in Kola Aina

Jun 21, 2017

A note on Hacks & Lessons @ 1.

Eighteen days ago, @vplatformhub turned One!

A note about being a Nigerian Super Hero

I woke up this morning only to spend the first and brightest 45 minutes of my day…

Kola A. in Kola Aina

May 13, 2017

A short note on grit.

Grit is the most important founder quality for success.

The greatest truth I have learnt over the past years of building and funding startups at VP and Pre-VP is; “it all boils down to the quality of the founder.”

Kola A. in Kola Aina

Jan 26, 2017

Notes on early stage investing the VP way.

As it’s a few hours to VP’s first investor demo day. I thought to share some house tips on how to invest in a VP…

Kola A. in Kola Aina

Jan 13, 2017

Betting on Africa’s future.

“Given a ten percent chance of a 100 times payoff, you should take that bet every time. But you’re still going…

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