E47: Adie Akuffo-Afful - Managing Partner at The SplitMilk Company, Investor & Venture Partner
Iconic Conversations with Adie Akuffo-Afful - Managing Partner at The SplitMilk Company, Investor & Venture Partner
Adie Akuffo-Afful is the Managing Partner at The SpiltMilk Company, where they ideate, test, build, and fundraise for concepts the group thinks of.
Prior to this venture, Adie was the head of venture programming for Wefunder, a Regulation Crowdfunding platform, and currently sits as an advisor and syndicate lead for a few external ventures.
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Takeaways
Art has the power to showcase different perspectives and evoke emotions.
Entrepreneurship requires a strong team and the ability to adapt to challenges.
Inequality and the pursuit of happiness are complex issues that impact society.
Water rights and technology are emerging areas of opportunity in Africa.
The next innovation centers may be in Austin, Chicago, Portugal, Turkey, Nigeria, Nairobi, Singapore, and Sydney. Networking and making introductions can be powerful tools for building relationships and helping others.
Opening doors for people and providing opportunities can have a positive impact on both parties involved.
Patience and timing are key in building meaningful connections and relationships.
Kindness and generosity are important values to uphold in professional relationships.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Geeking out about Art
03:11 The Significance of Art
06:25 Favorite Artists and Integration into Business
08:23 Challenges and Motivation in Entrepreneurship
10:29 The Pursuit of Happiness
13:31 Realization of Inequality
16:36 Caste System and Cultural Anthropology
19:24 Entrepreneurial Gene and Family Business
22:19 The Next Big Thing in Africa
25:47 The Impact of Andela on African Technology
28:44 Ramping Up Knowledge Base
31:36 Next Innovation Centers
35:35 The Power of Networking and Making Introductions
36:09 The Kindness of Helping Others
37:33 Opening Doors for Others
38:02 Patience and Timing
38:30 Where to Find Adie Akuffo-Afful
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