storytelling with data podcast storytelling with data podcast: #87: the founder’s journey: From Lagos to Zurich to AI-Powered Insights
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Apr 10, 2025 Odun Odubanjo, CEO and founder of Insight7, shares his inspiring journey from Lagos to Zurich and beyond. He reveals how a Google internship catalyzed his entrepreneurial path. Odun discusses the lessons learned while building startups in Africa and how storytelling is vital in connecting with customers. He delves into the transformative power of AI for businesses and the democratization of technology, emphasizing now is the best time to innovate. Ultimately, his passion for turning qualitative data into actionable insights shines through.
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Meeting in Zurich
- Odun Odubanjo met Randy at Google Zurich, far from his hometown of Lagos, Nigeria.
- He found Randy approachable and warm, starting a lasting relationship.
Networking Advice
- Make the most of professional relationships and networks.
- Stay in touch with people you meet; it can lead to future opportunities.
Post-Google Ventures
- After Google, Odun co-founded TwinPine, a mobile ad network in Africa, later becoming a customer data platform.
- He also started a successful media company and worked at Shopify, always intending to start another company.