I Am The Diaspora

Discover why Gideon Odijie, organizer of TEDx Ajegunle, thinks that collaboration in business is the way that Nigerians can connect and spread information. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Gideon's background (1:27) How growing up in Ajegunle shaped his future (6:21) How he started Africa Radio Live with collaboration (10:30) Importance of building a team (16:43) How his networking strategy got him in front of the African Union (18:37) Desire to create documentary films in Africa (20:35) How he is creating a volunteer management system (23:40) How he organized the first TEDxAjegunle and how he is building a skills development school in Ajegunle Collaborations with local Nigerian government and private sector (31:37) Why people are the most important element in business (34:55) Why networking is important (36:14)