

Episode 156 - Investing in Women and Africa with Adesuwa Rhodes
Aug 21, 2023
In this captivating discussion, Adesuwa Rhodes, founder of Aruwa Capital, sheds light on her mission to close the gender gap in Africa through impactful investing. She shares insights on the importance of empowering female entrepreneurs and fund managers in West Africa, highlighting successful ventures like Coolbox. The conversation also delves into the challenges of fundraising and the significance of strategic partnerships. Adesuwa emphasizes embracing rejection and the lessons from her athletic background, advocating for faith-driven investments that inspire systemic change.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Empowering Women through Responsible Investing
01:55 • 10min
Investing with Purpose: Empowering Women in West Africa
12:16 • 24min
Lessons from Netball: Embracing Rejection and Trusting the Journey
36:43 • 3min
Strategic Partnerships for Investing in Africa
39:42 • 2min
Lessons from Daniel: Embracing Authenticity and Contrarian Thinking
41:40 • 3min