S01E17 Crown Castê: Shay Odekunle

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital, about why they decided to make placements into a specific portfolio company of theirs. In today's episode, we are joined by Seun (Shay) Odekunle.

Shay is a strategy and Innovation professional with a strong passion for driving positive change across the African continent through nurturing start-ups tackling the biggest issues facing the continent. With a north start accelerating Africa’s social and economic development. In this episode, we discuss: 1. Shay’s Journey into Angel Investing: What was Shay's original career path and how did it shift towards becoming an angel investor? What drew Shay towards the African venture ecosystem and the startup landscape? 2. Decision-Making Criteria for Investing: What are the four main criteria that Shay uses to decide who to back? How does Shay differentiate between fundamental problems and cosmetic ones when considering investments? What does Shay look for in the team and founders of potential investments? 3. Role as an Angel Investor Post-Investment: How involved is Shay with the companies he backs after the investment? How does he assist startups during challenging times, like economic downturns? What strategies does Shay use to help startups find solutions during difficult financial periods? Contact Info: Seun (Shay)’s Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayodekunle