In this episode, we're joined by Yvette Owo, the managing partner of YOLO Companies. Yvette shares her unique journey into entrepreneurship, starting from her childhood ventures to her current role as a business leader. She provides an insightful explanation of the concept of a holding company and how it differs from private equity.

Yvette also discusses her decade-long experience at Accenture, where she discovered her passion for business and strategy. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs and shares her perspective on strategy, advising listeners to have long-term goals and short-term steps and to be flexible when things change. Finally, Yvette talks about YOLO Companies, its ethos, and her vision for the future.

Timestamps

• 0:00:36 - Yvette Owo's Introduction and Background
• 0:01:12 - Explaining the Concept of a Holding Company
• 0:02:15 - Comparing Holding Companies to Private Equity Firms
• 0:03:28 - Yvette's Journey with YOLO Companies
• 0:05:09 - Yvette's Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
• 0:07:21 - The Challenges of Childhood Entrepreneurship
• 0:08:48 - Overcoming Fear in Business
• 0:09:49 - The Importance of Purpose in Overcoming Fear
• 0:11:27 - Yvette's Journey at Accenture
• 0:11:45 - The Pressure to Choose a Traditional Career Path
• 0:14:00 - The Importance of Efficiency and Planning
• 0:15:55 - Yvette's Advice on Entrepreneurship: Taking Care of Yourself
• 0:16:22 - The Concept of Efficiency in Daily Life
• 0:17:31 - Closing Questions: Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and YOLO Companies
• 0:17:57 - Yvette's Take on Entrepreneurship: Self-Care Is Key
• 0:19:50 - Yvette's Insights on Strategy: Have a Long-Term Goal
• 0:20:37 - Yvette's Message about YOLO Companies

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