You might remember Ventures Platform, that awe-inspiring container themed tech hub based in Abuja. It happens to be a product of Emerging Platforms, a tech company focused primarily on enterprise software solutions.
The man behind all of it is Kola Aina, a soft-spoken family man who describes himself simply as a ‘tech entrepreneur’. His passion for building “customised and home-bred tech solutions to African problems” led him to found Emerging Platforms in 2010.
Over the week, Techpoint sat for an engaging chat with Kola Aina. When we asked his opinion on whether entrepreneurs are born or bred, he had this to say:
“The best entrepreneurs are born but the wise ones learn to be better”
You can read the full interview here.
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