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Lagos to Tokyo: Global startup lessons from Iyin Aboyeji and Akio Tanaka
TechCabal - Aug 01, 2025
Iyin Aboyeji stated that the founder is the most important variable in a startup's success. Akio Tanaka shared a personal story about passing on an investment opportunity with Jack Dorsey, highlighting the importance of evaluating entrepreneurs.
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