Uwem Uwemakpan is a Startup Coach and investor in early-stage startups. He helps entrepreneurs gain the clarity they need to turn their idea/passions into profitable businesses. He is the Director of Fund Operations at Ingressive Capital, a venture capital firm focused on funding the next generation of African innovators across Sub-saharan Africa. He has affiliations with reputable organizations like Startup Grind, SXSW Pitch, Startupbootcamp Africa, Africa Entrepreneurship Awards, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Global Startup Ecosystem, and Injinni (Africa’s first edtech incubator). I asked Uwem 5 questions about his business journey and he shared these amazing nuggets.

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