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It has been a long time since someone (who is not my sister or mother) told me that they loved me. Adaora did on Dec 29. One of the highlights of my year. I cried. Not on the same day but 3 days after

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Digital Ace seals partnership with V8 Ventures

In a bid to further enhance its operations and continuously add value to the startup ecosystem in Lagos, V8 Ventures has recently sealed a partnership with Digital Ace, a digital marketing agency within its cohort of companies. Digital Ace has proven experience and expertise in the areas of digital advertising and building brands across web and mobile. The agency has built a stellar clientele across several sectors including entertainment, hospitality, real estate, and retail. 

From this budding partnership, V8 Ventures is guaranteed marketing solutions that connect with their audience across digital media and social media. V8 Ventures provides on-demand co-working space, world-class training, mentorship, and incubation to individuals and companies. The founding and lead partners Ugo Okoye and Tobi Oke, have successfully sustained the company’s aim to continuously bridge the gap between startup businesses, investors, and highly experienced mentors to ensure rapid commercial growth with over 15 years of experience in investing and partnering with investors across various markets in Africa. 

Operating a business in Nigeria comes with a lot of challenges. In a time where every local technology entrepreneur will tell you they will take any support they can get, V8 Ventures has thrived while providing creative organizations with a platform to further enhance their organizational structure, skillset, and mode of operations.

Digital Ace, who are known for moving beyond the traditional ad agency and providing solutions for some of Nigeria’s most ambitious brands will also be on the receiving end of this partnership. The digital marketing agency will have access to a variety of organized corporate events organized to meet specific needs for entrepreneurs as well as on-site resources to aid functionality and to increase overall productivity. In addition to world-class training and mentorship, Digital Ace will be benefiting from the hub’s incubation services.

The handshake between Digital Ace and V8 Ventures is one to be looked forward to as it already looks to be promising and impactful for the Nigerian startup ecosystem and technology sector at large.

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Much ado about Entrepreneurship

I've been thinking about what it really means to be an "entrepreneur". When you get a job, you basically exchange your services for cash. However when you start a company, you give up that opportunity to build your own cash + equity. The risk here is that, if youve made the wrong bet, you get none. However, let's say you do get it right and get both (a cash generating business most likely equals a valuable business). Even when you do get the cash, you're unsatisfied until you're also able to exchange your equity for cash as well, an even higher payout. The end goal for startups is to exit i.e. Sell the company or IPO. From what I've learned you have a higher chance of being acquired than an IPO. And when you sell, your contract will most likely require that you stay as an employee with your acquirer for a period of 3 - 4 years. Now you're back to being an employee. So you've been working hard at going back to being an employee, only that this time around its temporary and youre loaded with $$$. I've spoken to a few entrepreneurs about this but I didnt get the response I was looking for. I think it's really important to have clarity on this because it means that if you do get the opportunity to work for a growth company for cash and stock, you should take it. However I realize, some people start businesses only to have their freedom + cash only. No interests in equity or selling. I guess that's okay too but be clear on your expectations. Don't wake up every morning hoping to become the next Mark Zuckberg.

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So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/gal.6.9.NLT

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Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt

- Unknown

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Endurance develops strength of character https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MaKKflj62/?igshid=1ixtwcx9r4ssm

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Endurance develops strength of character https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MYiVIFFvJ/?igshid=5ypalr5t8cqc

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Never underestimate the power of your story. You have a unique perspective that no one else has, and you have mighty words available to share it with. I believe Kid President creator Brad Montague says it best: “You’re more! You’re magic! Time to be seen. You’re more powerful than you know and more loved than you can dream."

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Never underestimate the power of your story

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How will you step outside of your comfort zone today and share kindness with someone in need?

Writing Prompt: Write four poems based on the idea that you’ve met the person before who’s going to receive what you wrote. What do you admire about that person? What about that person inspires you?

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Constantly surrounded by cynicism, our communities are craving kindness. Rather than sharing more darkness, change the narrative. Do what is necessary: Be kind. Make a difference.

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Jesus didn't do what was expected, he did what was necessary

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Blooming right where I have been planted. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8EoWx5F2ZK/?igshid=1gxudm4kivvzu

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