In Pursuit: Journeys in African Entrepreneurship
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At the moment, we only deliver to customers in Ibadan and Abuja. If you will like to have books delivered to you anywhere else in Nigeria, please visit our konga store to make your order.In Pursuit - Journeys in African Entrepreneurship chronicles the journeys of two friends who migrated to America and then moved back to Nigeria to ultimately start businesses of their own. Drawing on their vast experience of working, building and supporting businesses, and exposure to multimillion Dollar projects around the world, the Authors uncover what it takes to own, run, and grow a profitable business venture.
The Authors insights are relevant to not only entrepreneurs and investors seeking to do business in Nigeria but also anywhere on the globe because the heart of business is human interaction around goods and services. Written in a conversational banter jab style that the Authors are known for in person and their online social networks, the Authors meet readers at the beer parlour in Obalende or upscale Cafe in Manhattan to share wisdom garnered through their continuous pursuit to fulfill their dreams.
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