Naija billionaire Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, who became a millionaire at 23, co-founded two billion-dollar tech companies, Andela and Flutterwave.He revealed that watching the movie 'The Social Network' inspired him to start his entrepreneurial journey.Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Meta, later invested in one of Aboyeji's ventures during its Series B funding round.Aboyeji emphasized the importance of building strong teams and serving others as key to success.
He advised young entrepreneurs to focus on creating businesses that generate wealth for others, stating, 'Make money for your friends and you'll never have to worry about money in your life.
' Aboyeji also highlighted the difference in business cultures between Nigeria and America, noting that in Nigeria, making others' money is essential to personal success.
His story, from becoming a millionaire at 23 to building two unicorn startups in Lagos, has become a symbol of African entrepreneurship and continues to inspire new generations of founders.
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