About Catalysing Conversations
Catalysing Conversations by Endeavor Nigeria, which brings together Nigeria’s most exciting high-impact entrepreneurs, influential business leaders, and forward-thinking policymakers for inspiration, learning, and networking, is one of the highlights of the Endeavor events calendar. With a projected attendance of 500 curated in-person guests and over 500 virtual audience members, this event promises to be a remarkable gathering of innovation and collaboration.
Recap of Catalyisng Conversations 2023
About The Theme
Building Bridges: Co-Creating a Unified Ecosystem
Collaboration is key to unlocking sustained growth and innovation in today's fast-changing business world. "Building Bridges: Co-Creating a Unified Ecosystem" highlights the importance of strategic partnerships in driving collective success. This summit will explore how businesses can forge strong alliances, engage in impactful mergers and acquisitions, and create synergies that address complex challenges. By sharing success stories and best practices, we aim to inspire a unified approach that leads to greater achievements and a resilient, interconnected market. Join us in shaping a future where collaboration drives shared prosperity.
Sponsors and Partners
Sign Up! Strategic Masterclasses and Speed-Networking Session
Masterclass 1:
Strategic Synergy: Preparing for Exits and Mergers
This workshop offers a concise guide to mastering Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) for startup growth. Learn the essentials of due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration, supported by real-life case studies. Gain actionable insights to strategically position your startup for successful exits and growth opportunities.
Speakers:
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Chidi Iwuchukwu - Executive Director, RMB Nigeria
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Ike Eze - Managing Partner, Beta.Ventures
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Peter Oriaifo - Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, Moniepoint
Masterclass 2:
Financing and fundraising: Debt or Equity
Gain critical insights into the strategic decision-making process of choosing between debt and equity financing. This session equips entrepreneurs and business leaders with the knowledge needed to make informed financing decisions, ensuring alignment with their company’s long-term growth and sustainability objectives.
Speakers:
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Ridwan Olalere - CEO, LemFi
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Kunle Osunkunle - Head of Corporate Banking, FSDH
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Michele Wanjiku - Head of Endeavor Catalyst Africa, Endeavor
Expert Speed Networking:
The speed-networking session connects entrepreneurs with Endeavor mentors in 20-minute, one-on-one meetings. This format offers tailored advice and insights on specific business challenges, fostering valuable mentor-mentee relationships that can drive growth and strategic decision-making for participating entrepreneurs.
Speakers:
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Toluwaleke Adenmosun - Senior Partner, Services, Verraki Partners
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Yinka Edu - Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Deepankar Rustagi - Founder & CEO, OmniRetail
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Ashim Egunjobi - Managing Partner, Octerra Capital
