Optimus Prime @TheOnlyIbukun Twitter profile

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Optimus Prime

@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Goodbye, Nigeria. The evil you have done is enough. Excited to love you from afar

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

@ElohoGM My mom died when I was 12. Not as publicly and suddenly as Diana but her death still affects me till date and I’m almost 30. Harry is doing what anyone in his position would do

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

One thing I’ve realized this year is money really does make relationships sweeter (platonic or romantic).

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

This time last year I was panicking because I wasn't sure I would be able to afford my MBA and make it to Spain. A reminder that God is faithful and will provide what I need when I need it

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

My company was making plans to launch in Nigeria this year. That's been pushed back indefinitely because of the very real risk that is this country's regulators. But if it's to claim glory for Paystack acquisition you will see them front and center.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

I’m about the hit the 6 month mark at my job 🥹👩🏽‍💻 And to celebrate this milestone, here are some things I did within my first 100 days that set me up for success (and wildly positive performance reviews all round) A thread 🧵

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Got my residence permit today. I hope my past self is proud and my future self is even prouder 🎉

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@TheOnlyIbukun

7 years

@goldenconceptng @yew1e @RAFIAT_BELLO As a guy, why do you think your opinion on this topic matters?

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

Starting a new job in London in a few weeks 😊 God is great ✨

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Putting it out into the universe I want to get a great tech/Fintech job in the EU in a couple of months ✨ ✨

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

The most eligible bachelorette in London 😄 30 feels amazing so far! Here’s to glowing from within and becoming more comfortable in my own skin.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

Early-ish days of Paystack, Shola would always recommend these 2 books: ‘The Hard Thing About Hard Things’ and ‘The Highgrowth Handbook’ Awesome reads if you’re a startup-er. Definitely re-reading the handbook this week ☕️

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

I'm 30 today! Can't wait to start dispensing unsolicited advice about surviving your 20s 😅🎉🥳🎊🎂

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

I know the decision to go back to school for an MBA gets a lot of flak on these streets but it’s been one of the best decisions of my life so far. I’m learning so much

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@TheOnlyIbukun

6 years

Actually jealous of people who have found their person. Literally the person they want to (and can) spend forever with. It’s difficult in these streets

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

I said yes

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

. @JerrieRotimi SNAPPED with these photos of me. It’s giving side A and side B 😍 #dirty30

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

If you’re early or mid career stage, and wondering how to know the “right” startup to work at, let’s chat tomorrow! I’ll be sharing some tips and opening the stage up to contributors 🛠

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@TheOnlyIbukun

8 years

If you've been unfairly treated/assaulted by a police officer lately, call any of these numbers to complain 💕

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

I'm speaking at the same event as Michelle Obama in June. No big deal. Will just be over here SCREAMING my head off in excitement 😄

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

I really really like Nengi in the Jowo video 😄 such a fine girl

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Hiring a new assistant to help me my life + brand. Looking for someone who has worked in PR/marketing and has experience building personal brands. Copywriting skills are essential. Role is remote + can be part-time. Pay is 100k. Email ibukunakinnawo[at]gmail[dot]com to apply

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

Beginning versus end of MBA. Thankful for the journey and grateful to have graduated in the top 20% of the entire cohort. Onwards 🚀

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

So proud of myself for getting honors and excellent scores MBA term 1 👩🏾‍🎓✨✨✨🙂 Looking forward to term 2!

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@TheOnlyIbukun

5 years

I took @Mochievous ’ advice and messaged the CEO of a million $ company I had no business messaging a few weeks ago. And guess what? I got a text back and booked a meeting with a director at the company last week

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

I turn 29 in a few months and I’m not sure how. In some ways I feel like I’ve lived a longer life and in some other ways I still feel like a baby. Growing up is a weird concept.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

@RealKiddWaya @EkoHotels Kidd didn’t follow the rest of the HMs to do waist trainer and hair ambassadorship. Big moves!

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

It’s a dangerous place to be when you’re early/mid-career and have a big/fancy title but you’re not constantly upskilling

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

I’ve been getting questions about how I financed my MBA. To answer, it was a mix of: 1. A part scholarship from the school 2. A private loan from a previous employer (using equity in a company as collateral) 3. Savings from my last job

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

With your 300k salary and free office lunch?

ωȥm 💫

@i_am_wizzdom

4 years

@TheOnlyIbukun Hanty forget swag, let's fund your life first.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

Behind the scenes 🥳 #dirty30

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Are tech bros really broke? I think I want a tech bro — Depends on the company actually. In the right company, they get decent pay. It’s their lack of swag and game that’s the bigger pandemic now

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@TheOnlyIbukun

9 months

I’m hiring an Associate to join my team at Flutterwave. Apply here if you’re a good fit

Associate, Sales Enablement (Third Party Onboarding)

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure...

flutterwavego.bamboohr.com

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

I hate when fintech companies (of ALL the industries) invest so much in designing a beautiful website and treat customer onboarding as an afterthought. There's so much value that is lost when the customer journey isn't properly thought out or curated.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Imagine if I apply for a job at Paystack again now post-MBA. It’s the CEO role I will apply for. Shola is shaking

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Not me, this morning, talking about how much I want to work for a company and getting an offer from same company 🥲😭

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

I got laid off on Friday. So this is how I spent my Monday morning ☀️ 10k steps in 💪🏾

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

Starting a new job on Monday and I am so freaking excited 🥲🥲🥲

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Anyone looking to hire a remote operations manager or consultant, I’m your girl! Would love to work with founders/startups building interesting things with technology so please send opportunities my way ❤️

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

Stripe, Linkedin, Monzo or Revolut 🙏🏾🤲🏾 🕯️

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Term 2 exam season is over and I can finally breathe for like 3 days. Getting an MBA is no joke 😅 2 terms down, 2 to go 🚀

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

@bule_jr NIBBS is the national switch and interbank settlement system. It belongs to the government of the country. Fintechs can only build on the infrastructure that exists. It’s like asking car manufacturers why they don’t fix potholes on the road in Lagos

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

Me at 28 versus me at 30. Good to know some things never change 😄

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Top talent want to work on startups where they have agency and freedom to do their best work 🤭 You’re going to have a hard time attracting and retaining good employees if your company isn’t an enabling environment.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

6 months

Bad since ‘93 ✨✨✨

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

Learned this new Portuguese saying a few days ago and it’s been on my mind ever since: “Não tenhamos pressa, mas não percamos tempo.” Which translates to, “Let’s not be in a hurry but let’s not waste time.” So simple, yet so profound.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Forever grateful for @iaboyeji @OoTheNigerian @shollsman for recommending me for work at different points in my career. I hope to do same for others ❤️

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Working as an assistant to the CEO at a tech startup is also a great way to get into tech. I got my big break in tech when I became @iaboyeji 's assistant. If you're curious about assisting, I wrote a handbook you can find here

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

I’ll be co-hosting a space with @AdoraNwodo to talk about our Masters journey and answer any questions about getting a second degree 👩🏾‍🎓 👩🏾‍🎓 🏫 Set a reminder for our upcoming Space!

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

Baddie forever and ever #30

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

I’ve been using the same monthly budget template since October 2017 and it changed my life. Used to be a really bad spender and never had “enough” but I saved for multiple holidays thanks to this. Sharing for anyone who might need it too

Monthly budget

docs.google.com

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Got quite a number of new followers (hey guys!) thanks to this tweet from Edmund so figured I’d do a quick thread on how I got started investing 🧵

Edmund of the Big Bag

@pyjama_ceo

3 years

As every company will become a FinTech so will every employee become an LP/VC. Happening already in the US & Gaining ground in Africa. As an employee how are you positioning yourself to ultimately end up a VC or LP? Well follow @Babajiide & @TheOnlyIbukun closely for starters

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

@ozzyetomi They can simply state they do not wish to disclose that information. They’d be well within their right to say that. Aside: the company requesting this before making an offer is a 🚩

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@TheOnlyIbukun

5 years

I just published 'The end of an incredible journey at Paystack'

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

1. I sat with my manager in my first week to discuss what success in my role would look like in clear, measurable metrics. I asked about pitfalls and faux pas to avoid. Also identified key stakeholders within the org I would work with regularly and/or needed to keep happy

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 months

Made a wish ✨✨✨

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 months

I’m looking for a Senior Associate to join my team. Nigeria based. Please apply if you are a good fit

Senior Associate, Enterprise Onboarding

Flutterwave is a leading payment technology company that provides innovative solutions for businesses and individuals. It was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate...

flutterwavego.bamboohr.com

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

New year, same me preaching the tech career advancement gospel! I’ll be sharing tips for getting your dream tech job + how to shoot good professional shots 🛠 ⏰ Saturday 7:30pm

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Officially on the Fintech board of IE Business School😊 can’t wait to plan wicked Fintech events and workshops

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

As if I don’t have enough on my plate, I am applying to join the Fintech club at my Business school 😂

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

I quit dating altogether a little over 7 months ago and it has done wonders for my mental health, sanity and productivity. I highly recommend.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Every time I call one of my professors by first name, I feel the spirits of my Nigerian ancestors knocking my head saying, “Is he your mate?”

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

10. Finally, I worked my ass off 😄 it’s been a busy but mentally rewarding couple of months. You can be as visible and be as overcommunicative as you want but none of that matters if you don’t show workings. Hope this helps!

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

I finally figured out how to schedule a space sooo let’s chat tomorrow if you want to enter the tech industry or switch to a different tech role 🛠

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

Figure I'd bite the bullet and ask for help because I will certainly need it over the next few months. I'm hiring an assistant to work with me to help me with life admin, and some support work in my consulting business.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

1 year

Look 2 😄 #dirty30

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@TheOnlyIbukun

8 years

@chuuzus not this Laurel nonsense

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

For the past 10 months, I’ve been working on a product that’s finally launching on Monday. Hopefully I can rest after 😅

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

4 months at @theflutterwave What a ride! 🌊

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@TheOnlyIbukun

6 months

I meannn

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 months

Out of office

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

Congrats to myself and the rest of the @SmileIdentity team 😄 let’s get this bread 🥖 🚀

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@TechCrunch

2 years

Costanoa Ventures and Norrsken22 back Smile Identity in $20M Series B round by @ulonnaya

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@TheOnlyIbukun

7 years

@DlYRecipes When you put the pepper before the oil, I knew something suspect was about to happen

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Instablog Twitter will soon come and analyze this tweet. There’s nothing wrong with 300k. It just can’t find my lifestyle, thanks.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

2 years

MBA ✅ 🥹🥹

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

I have love for you Abdul but I don't agree with this take. There are "professional" critics in every facet of life that don't necessarily do the thing they criticise (e.g music critics). There are investors that have never founded companies that founders listen to and value

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 months

I’m 31 today 🥰💃🏾🥳🥳

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Starters 🥘

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

I cried so much this term because I legitimately thought I was going to fail the toughest courses I've ever done in my entire life. But God! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Optimus Prime

@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

So proud of myself for getting honors and excellent scores MBA term 1 👩🏾‍🎓✨✨✨🙂 Looking forward to term 2!

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@TheOnlyIbukun

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2. I joined a LOT of meetings sometimes just to listen in. This helped me understand how meetings are run in the org, different communication styles, the product, the business, etc. And I asked many many questions on these calls or 1:1 in conversations with my manager

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

If you work at a small company, sure, this may not be necessary. But if your company has close to 1000 employees or more, you will get lost in the noise. You're not the only one silently doing good work

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You made a lot of sense tbh but personally I feel if you have to call peoples attention to your good work then maybe it’s not good enough. Everyone can easily see what is good

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

📣 I provide: 1. personal coaching services to people just getting started in tech (or who want to get into tech) 2. consulting services to interesting early-stage (fin)tech startups If interested in either, please fill the contact form on (please RT)

Ibukun Akinnawo

An expert blog on the payments fintech and general financial services industry in Africa

www.ibukunakinnawo.com

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Give me everything you got 🔫

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

For my next trick, I will attempt to create a 4-hour work week schedule while going to school, improving my spanish, eating healthy, working out, going on dates, nurturing friendships and being a good daughter.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

I finally wrote my first check with @hoaqclub . Hopefully the first of many 🚀

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

As someone who knew next to nothing about financial statement analyses, reporting and financial markets pre-MBA, I’m really proud to be getting above average grades. Star girl ✨✨✨

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Stunting in Wanni Fuga. @JerrieRotimi shot it. Makeup and styling by @_mmakamba . Beauty by God and my mommy

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@TheOnlyIbukun

7 years

@p_killahh @KaizerKing44 @nightskyroses @profaind @ForeignGAWDESS @NicholasMaruma @whotfislarry leave my door open just a crack

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@TheOnlyIbukun

6 years

Built and ran a virtual assistant agency during my NYSC year. Made N3.5m+ in revenue over a 20 month period. Now working in Product Operations (and killing it) at Paystack. About to complete my CompTIA Project+ certification and enter my final form 💪🏾

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Left to me let’s scatter this country and everybody start their own. Or join the country they identify with. Like blue house, yellow house, etc

Eche Enziga 🅰️🌶

@Echecrates

4 years

We need to rebuild Nigeria abroad.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

5 years

Here's how to travel even if you're "broke" and potentially save NGN300k minimum

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 months

Okay, universe. I’m ready for deep, steady, joyful love. Show me how good it can be ✨✨✨

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

You can’t improve what you don’t understand. So become an expert in the product and the business as quickly as you can!

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

3. I scheduled 1:1 virtual coffee chats with my list of stakeholders to: - introduce myself + establish comm lines - learn more about them and what they do - ask what pain points they had that they expected me to fix - general tips they could share with me to succeed in the org

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

I want to fully experience this one life I have. Make many memories, ask plenty questions and try different things. When I die, I want to have really lived.

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@TheOnlyIbukun

10 months

8. I hyper-focused on the success metrics my manager and I identified in my first week, and every month I brought her attention to any and all progress I made with those metrics. It’s not enough to do good work. You have to call attention to the good work you’re doing

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

@Mochievous She's a GP not a gynaecologist but she is phenomenal at listening, reassuring and answering questions. Dr Esther Adelopo (Bridge Clinic, Ikeja)

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@TheOnlyIbukun

4 years

Instead of Neo to comfort his babe on this special day he’s checking my fleets lmao

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@TheOnlyIbukun

3 years

I did chargebacks and anti-fraud work for over a year. And I dont wish it on anybody. It’s a menace (but not unique to Nigeria)

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@Abiola_Usman

3 years

While conducting interviews for my upcoming study on Nigeria fintech fraud attacks- I realized, companies are bleeding cash from attacks on weekly basis. A low trust market with high fraud attack patterns. We’ve estimated the cost damage of each attack. The numbers are crazy!

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5. I looked for “low hanging fruits” I could immediately fix for my stakeholders. I fixed them, documented those fixes and shared widely within my first 1-3 months. Immediately demonstrating that I’m capable is CRITICAL. It sets the tone for how I am perceived moving forward

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