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Conquering Fear And Doubt: How Kimberly Ofori Transitioned From Banking To Exiting Two Startups
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"I worked incredibly hard for that company up until that time, and I had the receipts. And this is kind of how quickly people can now find you less valuable."
This episode features Kimberly Ofori, a banker turned management consultant, turned successful tech entrepreneur. Having founded and sold two companies in the past decade & working with clientele in the Middle East, Africa, the US and Europe, she shares her inspiring journey and the valuable lessons she learned. Kimberly discusses her early career in banking, the challenges she faced as a young professional, and her decision to move to Dubai, ultimately leading her to entrepreneurship.
Throughout the episode, Kimberly shares her experiences:
Overcoming the lack of a degree and working hard to prove her worth
Navigating the startup ecosystem
Building and selling two tech startups
Being intentional about your business decisions
Major lessons and challenges both startup exits taught her
Emphasising the importance of understanding your company's value
She also touches on the challenges she encountered during the sale of her second company and the insights she gained from that experience.
Kimberly also delves into her journey of
Self-discovery
Embracing her multifaceted personality
Importance of being comfortable with one's layered identity.
She discusses her passion for driving change in the business world, particularly in shaping the future of education and empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
She also shares her vision for the future, which involves working with companies prioritising creating meaningful solutions and fostering a more inclusive and innovative business landscape.
Overall, the episode offers a wealth of insights and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, women in tech, and anyone looking to make a positive impact in their personal and professional lives.
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