Business 101 Podcast (investing, money and finance education that actually works)

Ayo' Oye (MBA, ACA)

Ayo's goal is to build a community of young people who are equipped to maximize earnings, optimize investments & build smart, sustainable businesses through direct exposure to tested toolkits from experienced business leaders.

Ayo' is a McKinsey trained management consultant & chartered accountant. He has previous experience in Banking and Financial advisory and has worked for Deloitte London & PwC Nigeria. He earned his MBA from Duke University.

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20 episodes
Updated July 7

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July 7 · 12 min
Why Some People Always Get Lucky
Everyone wants success. Very few people understand how it actually works. Most people believe success is random; one lucky break, one viral moment, one perfect opportunity. I don't believe that. In this episode, I explain why success is usually engineered through consistency, volume and positioning—not luck. We talk about: • Why growth is exponential, not linear • Why going viral is a terrible strategy • The biggest mistake new creators and entrepreneurs make • Why consistency beats perfection • The real formula for luck • How to create more opportunities for yourself • Why most people quit right before the breakthrough Whether you're building a business, changing careers, creating content or simply trying to grow, this framework will completely change how you think about success. If this episode helps you, subscribe and share it with someone building something difficult. #success #business #entrepreneurship #consistency #luck #careergrowth #selfimprovement #business101podcast
June 2 · 16 min
The Hardest Part of Business (No One Talks About This)
The hardest part of building a business is not the product. It’s not funding. It’s not even customers. It’s knowing what problem to solve in the first place. Most people start with solutions. That’s why most businesses fail. In this episode, I break down a simple framework to help you identify problems that are actually worth solving. Because the truth is simple: Not every problem deserves to be solved. And not every problem should be solved by you. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why most businesses fail before they even start - How to identify real problems in your environment - Why passion alone is not enough - How to filter ideas using capability and market demand - The biggest mistake founders make when validating ideas If you’re serious about building something that actually works, start here. ---------------- Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbade Stream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5 #shorts #fyp #explore #podcast #timeindependence
May 12 · 14 min
How to Switch Careers Without Starting Over
Most people know they should switch careers. They just don’t do it — not because they’re lazy, but because they think it means starting over. That fear keeps people stuck for years. In this video, I break down how to switch careers without losing all your progress — even if you’re moving into something completely different. Because the truth is simple: Career growth doesn’t happen by default. It happens by decision. 💡 In this video, you’ll learn: - Why most career switches fail - How to transition without starting from zero - Why your environment matters more than motivation - How timelines affect your ability to stay consistent - The hidden reason people quit halfway If you’ve been thinking about switching careers but feel stuck, this is where you start. ------ Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbade Stream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5 #shorts #fyp #explore #podcast #timeindependence
May 2 · 17 min
The Career Strategy That Took Me From $6K to 6 Figures
If you’re a recent graduate or stuck in your career, this is the strategy that changed everything for me. I went from earning $6,000 per year to multiple six figures; not because I was special, but because I made a series of deliberate moves most people never consider. In this video, I break down the exact framework I used so you can replicate it. 📌 What you’ll learn: Why you only have 1 year after graduation to make a move Why investing won’t solve a low income problem How industry income ceilings limit your growth Why switching industries resets your earning potential The 4-step system to accelerate your income 💡 The truth: Your career doesn’t grow by default; it grows by decision. If you apply this framework early, you won’t just grow faster; you’ll completely change your trajectory.
April 23 · 18 min
WHAT WEALTHY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT INVESTING (SIMPLE TIPS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE)!
Middle class people think investing is about picking the right assets. Wealthy people know that's not the problem. The real problem? Trying to grow money… before you've grown yourself. In this episode, I break down how I actually think about investing - not as stocks, real estate, or returns… but as positioning. Because money is a multiplier. It amplifies whatever base you already have. If your base is small, even perfect investing won’t change your life. So instead of asking “what should I invest in?” Start asking: “What phase am I in - and what actually moves the needle from here?” In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why investing won’t fix a low income problem - The “base principle” most people ignore - How to think about investing in phases (not one strategy) - Why YOU are the investment early in your career - The importance of liquidity, flexibility, and optionality - Why chasing returns is the wrong goal - How to invest for control, time, and freedom This isn’t about theory. This is a practical framework you can actually apply to your life. Because at the end of the day: Most people invest in assets. Very few invest in independence. If you’re serious about building wealth that actually changes your life - not just your numbers - subscribe. ---------------- Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbade Stream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5 #shorts #fyp #explore #podcast #business101podcast
April 16 · 26 min
3 INVESTING MISTAKES MIDDLE CLASS PEOPLE MAKE (THIS IS WHY YOUR PORTFOLIO ISN'T GROWING)!!!😔
Everything you know about investing is wrong. Not because it’s fake… but because it’s incomplete. Most people are taught how to invest money. Almost no one is taught when it actually makes sense to invest. And that mistake? It costs years. In this episode, I break down the biggest investing myths keeping people stuck in average outcomes. If you’re under 30, this will change how you think about money completely. Because the truth is simple: You don’t build wealth by optimizing investments too early. You build it by expanding your earning base first. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why “start investing early” can actually slow your wealth - Why real estate is NOT always a good investment - How buying a house too early kills flexibility and liquidity - Why budgeting won’t make you wealthy - What to prioritize in your 20s if you want leverage Most people aren’t failing because they lack information. They’re failing because they’re optimizing the wrong things. This is part one. In the next episode, I’ll show you exactly how to invest the right way. Chapters: 00:00 Everything you know about investing is wrong 02:30 Why most advice is outdated 03:40 Myth #1: Start investing early 06:00 Income vs timing (John vs Caleb) 09:00 Why your 20s should focus on earning power 12:00 The urgency trap in investing 13:30 Myth #2: Real estate is always a good investment 16:00 Why buying a house early backfires 19:30 Liquidity vs stability 20:15 Myth #3: Budgeting builds wealth 22:00 Why income growth beats cost-cutting 25:00 The real problem: wrong priorities 26:00 What to do next If this shifted your thinking, subscribe for part two. #business101podcast #podcast #explore #fyp #trending #shorts ---------------- Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbade Stream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5
April 9 · 28 min
YOUR JOB WANTS TO STEAL YOUR IDENTITY, DON'T LET IT!
When asked how they felt, 93% of high flyers (people either went to very prestigious colleges and/or had very prestigious jobs) who had been out of a job for more than 3 months said they felt like "I have no idea who I am". Why is this? Because the systems within which we operate (the college we go and the work we do) have the natural tendency to become our identity. If you do nothing, this WILL happen to you. Your sense of being, and your sense of self-worth will become tied to your job or your college. And this is BY DESIGN. Your brain is wired to optimize for things it interprets as "rewards" and try to avoid whatever it perceives as "punishment". In behavioral psychology, this phenomenon is referred to as "Reinforcement learning". Reinforcement learning in itself makes sense, the problem is this: a natural consequence of this wiring is that whatever you're not immediately excellent at (which is most things of any real value), your brain sees as punishment and will actively try to force you to resort to things you're already great at, and build your entire identity around it. This means that with time, you will go from "THIS IS SOMETHING I'M GOOD AT" to "THIS IS WHO I AM". There are 2 natural side-effects of this: 1. It stops you from being able or willing to experiment or evolve 2. If that thing that gives you identity (your job or college) is taken away, you will lose your identity. In this video, I share 3 practical ways to rewire your brain and wean yourself of this problem, so that you can teach yourself to become someone who evolves, who is able to experiment and whose self of identity is independent of the systems within which they exist. Building anything of value involves a lot of experimentation and I want you to be someone who can pull it off Sounds interesting? Well, dig in! Chapters 00:00 Why “what do you do?” is a trap 01:10 Reinforcement learning explained simply 03:30 How dopamine shapes identity 05:15 Why success limits experimentation 06:45 The dangerous side of job-based identity 07:20 My banking story: why the fear of starting over can limit you 12:00 Dopamine dependency in real life 14:20 Fix #1: build non-prestige friendships 16:10 Perspective outside elite careers 18:40 Fix #2: be a beginner again 19:09 Podcast failure & ego reality check 21:11 Fix #3: stop introducing yourself by your job title 22:08 Identity vs what you do 23:32 Final framework to expand identity ------------------------------ Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbadeStream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5 #shorts #fyp #explore #podcast #timeindependence
March 26 · 23 min
5 LESSONS FROM NVIDIA: HOW TO FUTURE PROOF YOUR LIFE
When I started tinkering with this idea - that perhaps we are all better off treating our lives like businesses, and managing them the way we would a highly successful one-, I struggled to find a company that was the literal representation of what I thought a properly managed business looked like... that was until I studied NVIDIA! Many people think Nvidia to be a lucky company: lucky to have been at the center of the semiconductor industry when the AI boom came, but that is not true at all. If you take a curious look into the strategic choices Nvidia took over the years, especially relating to their unwavering focus on GPUs, you would come to the same conclusion that I did: BECOMING THE DOMINANT SEMICONDUCTOR PLAYER WAS THE MOST LIKELY OUTCOME! I believe we have so much to learn from Nvidia about how to properly manage our lives. Want to find out how to future-proof your life? Well, here you go! Chapters 00:00 What makes Nvidia standout? 01:30 Proof humans are mini-businesses 04:30 What can we learn from Nvidia? 07:30 Lesson 1: Focus (your “GPU”) 11:20 Lesson 2: Build a moat (be irreplaceable) 13:30 Lesson 3: Capital allocation (money as a tool) 16:32 Lesson 4: Relationships as assets 19:08 Lesson 5: Systems over motivation 22:37 Final framework: run your life like a business If this challenged how you think, not just motivated you: Subscribe for weekly C-suite playbooks Comment your biggest takeaway Share with a founder who needs this ------------------------------------------ Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbadeStream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5
March 19 · 25 min
HOW TO BECOME A CONSISTENT PERSON
Most people don’t struggle with time… they just don’t see where it’s going. In this episode, I make a break down how to become a consistent person by understanding how time is actually spent - and how to take it back. If you feel busy but not productive, this will change how you think about your day. I share a practical system used by myself and other high performers to reclaim hours every week (and as much as 500 hours per year) — not by working harder, but by being more intentional. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to audit your time and uncover hidden waste - My personal “Maintain, Grow, Waste” framework for allocating time - How seemingly small time-wasting habits cost you decades of your life over time - How wealthy people use money to create consistency - The practical systems I use to free up hours of my time weekly...and you can start using them TODAY! If you want more control over your time, your growth, and your life — this is where it starts. Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Time Ownership 03:22 Why Structure Matters 07:44 How to Audit Your Time 12:55 Systems That Save Hours 16:09 Small Optimizations That Add Up 17:44 The Hidden Cost of Commute 20:24 Automating Your Life 21:41 Building Time Leverage -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbadeStream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5#Business101Podcast #TimeManagement #Productivity #Consistency #explore
March 12 · 19 min
The Dangerous Trap of Lifestyle Inflation
What would you do if money stopped being a problem tomorrow? Not a vacation. Not endless movies. What would you actually dedicate your life to? What do you want your life to be known for? Think about it for a second. In this episode, I challenge a dangerous cycle most ambitious people fall into: every time income increases, lifestyle increases with it. Bigger house. Newer car. Nicer things. And slowly, without realizing it, we trade away more of the one asset that actually matters - our time. Drawing from nearly a decade in consulting and conversations with executives from some of the world’s largest companies, I share a powerful realization: the most successful people don’t just run businesses strategically - they run their lives the same way. This episode explores: - Why higher income doesn’t necessarily mean more freedom - The hidden truth about what your employer is really paying for - Why most people never achieve financial freedom - How to start thinking about buying back your time What you must never forget is this: Financial freedom isn’t the goal. Time ownership is. If you want to build a life where you work because you want to, not because you have to, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for the next episode where we break down practical ways to start buying back your time. Chapters 00:00 The Pursuit of Passion Beyond Money 04:01 Intentional Living and Financial Freedom 07:04 Understanding Time and Value in Work 09:56 The Illusion of Control Over Time 12:27 Building a Life of Intentionality --------------------------------------------------- Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbade Stream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5
March 5 · 15 min
The secret of high-achieving individuals
Why do most people never achieve anything truly extraordinary? Because they only set goals they already know how to achieve. In this video, I challenged one of the most popular ideas in productivity: SMART goals. Instead, I argue that everyone should have at least one goal so big that their honest answer to “How will you do it?” is “I have no idea.” Why? Because unrealistic goals force personal evolution. Using examples like Elon Musk building reusable rockets at SpaceX and Aliko Dangote building the world’s largest single-train refinery, this conversation explores how seemingly impossible ambitions can transform the person pursuing them. The episode also breaks down the psychological principle of the Self-fulfilling prophecy and the Pygmalion effect, explaining how expectations - both from others and from ourselves - shape behavior and ultimately determine outcomes. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why “achievable goals” can limit your growth - The psychology behind self-fulfilling prophecies - How ambitious goals force personal transformation - Why the world’s biggest builders think differently -How to design goals that stretch your identity If you want to build something real - in business or in life - it starts with thinking bigger than your current capabilities. This is a polarizing topic and I'm curious to hear what you think, do you agree with me? leave your thoughts in the comments!!! Chapters 00:00: SMART goals are harming you 01:30: Why you should set unrealistic goals 02:22: The goal that made Elon Musk 04:20: How Aliko Dangote did the impossible 06:35: Unrealistic goals change who you are 08:33: How to intentionally engineer a self-fulfilling prophecy 13:05: Why successful people run their lives like businesses and why you should too ------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbadeStream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5Checkout my other videos: https://linktree.com/business101pod
February 24 · 56 min
Move from IDEA to EXECUTION with Jose Berlanga
What does it really take to build a multimillion-dollar business — not once, but four times — across completely different industries? In this episode of the Business 101 Podcast, we sit down with Jose Berlanga, a serial entrepreneur who has mastered the art of reinvention. Jose’s story doesn’t begin in a boardroom — it begins in a hospital. After surviving a catastrophic accident at age four, he spent much of his childhood fighting to recover. That early adversity shaped the grit and resilience that would later define his entrepreneurial career. Over the years, Jose has built and scaled multiple successful ventures — from importing petrochemical machinery to launching Italian coffee bars, developing residential communities, and leading a thriving construction and land development firm. Today, he serves as CEO of a company revitalizing urban Houston through strategic land development. He is also the author of "The Business of Building", a practical guide on rebuilding wealth after a disaster; and "Dirt Rich", which explores the overlooked power of land investing and community transformation. In this conversation, we break down: - How to reinvent yourself across industries - Navigating economic downturns and market crashes - Negotiating thousands of deals without losing discipline - The mindset required to scale beyond your first success - Why land may be one of the most misunderstood wealth builders If you’re serious about entrepreneurship, resilience, and long-term wealth creation, watch this episode! #Business101Podcast #Entrepreneurship #RealEstateInvesting #WealthBuilding #Leadership Find Dirt Rich here: https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Rich-Jose-M-Berlanga-ebook/dp/B0FRNHY6PC
February 10 · 49 min
Inside MIT Sloan School of Management with Toritse David-Maroh
How do you use an MBA not just to pivot — but to multiply the impact you were already creating? This episode tells that story through Toritse David Maroh, a Nigerian finance professional, entrepreneur, and recent MBA graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management. Before MIT, Toritse began her career in investment banking at Standard Bank Group and Stanbic IBTC Capital, advising middle-market clients across key sectors. During her MBA, she interned at J.P. Morgan in New York and was later named one of Poets & Quants’ 2025 Best & Brightest MBAs, placing her in the top 0.5% of her class. At MIT Sloan, Toritse didn’t just excel academically — she scaled her influence. She served as Co-President of the MIT Sloan Africa Business Club, leading the flagship Africa Innovate Conference, worked as a core mentor and peer career advisor, and co-authored a working paper on innovation ecosystems with MIT’s Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (REAP). Beyond campus, Toritse is a founding partner at Velocity Digital, a VC syndicate that has invested over $750,000 across 44 startups, all led or co-led by women. She also serves as a director at The Leadership Farm, a nonprofit that has empowered young African women through tech training since 2019. Remarkably, before age 21, she collaborated with UN Women across every African country on issues including child marriage and female genital mutilation. Now at Bain & Company in Boston, Toritse shares how to intentionally use the MBA as a force multiplier — not a reset button. 💡 In this episode, we cover: - How to leverage the MBA to scale pre-MBA impact - What makes MIT Sloan different from other top MBA programs - Balancing investing, leadership, and recruiting at a top school - Using business school as a platform, not a pause - Building long-term impact in Africa and emerging markets If you’re thinking about MIT Sloan, impact-driven careers, or how to do more with your MBA — this episode is for you. 🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside MIT Sloan with Toritse David Maroh #Business101Podcast #MITSloan #MBAJourney #WomenInFinance #AfricaBusiness #ConsultingCareers
January 22 · 1 hr 5 min
Inside Duke University Fuqua School of Business with David Owusu-Gyebi
It’s easy to navigate the MBA application process when you have the “traditional” background business schools love. But what happens when your profile looks nothing like the norm? Today’s guest, David Owusu-Gyebi, proves that non-traditional backgrounds don’t just belong in top MBA programs — they can thrive there. David holds an MBA from Duke Fuqua School of Business, where he served as Co-President of the Business in Africa Club. In that role, he led Afro-centric initiatives such as Taste of Africa, a flagship event that celebrated African culture, food, and community within the Fuqua ecosystem. Before business school, David spent nearly a decade as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft operating within Ghanaian airspace — a background far removed from the typical consulting or investment banking pipeline. During his MBA, he interned at AlixPartners and later joined the firm full-time after graduation. David holds a BSc in Aircraft Engineering and is passionate about sports, cooking, and helping others navigate non-traditional paths into elite business careers. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: - How non-traditional candidates can stand out in the MBA application process - How to translate technical and engineering experience into business value - What Duke Fuqua looks for beyond consulting and banking backgrounds - How to lead impactful student initiatives during your MBA - How to pivot from engineering into top-tier consulting roles If you’re worried your background isn’t “MBA-ready,” this episode will challenge everything you think you know. 🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Duke Fuqua with David Owusu-Gyebi #Business101Podcast #DukeFuqua #FuquaMBA #NonTraditionalMBA #MBAJourney #ConsultingCareers
January 6 · 1 hr 13 min
Inside Darden School of Business with Anuoluwapo Rogers
How should you really choose a business school? Rankings, funding, and location matter — but Anu Rogers believes there’s one factor people underestimate: vibe. In this episode, Anuoluwapo Rogers, a proud Nigerian, Pan-African, and Finance & Strategy professional at American Express, shares a refreshing and honest perspective on how to choose the right MBA program for you — not just the most popular one. Anu is currently part of American Express’ Global Finance Job Rotation Program, with his first rotation in Strategy & Transformation in New York. He earned his MBA from the Darden School of Business (Class of 2025), where he served as President of the Darden Africa Business Organization (DABO). At Darden, Anu led initiatives that connected African students with the broader Darden and UVA communities, created platforms for talent visibility, and fostered engagement with African leaders — all while building a strong, values-driven student community. Before business school, Anu spent over five years across tax advisory, finance, risk advisory, and consulting, working with organizations including Ernst & Young, Access Bank, Petrolog Group, and the Lagos Inland Revenue Service. He holds a BSc in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University and is a Chartered Banker certified by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. 💡 In this conversation, Anu breaks down: - How to choose a business school beyond rankings - Why “vibe” can matter more than prestige - What makes the Darden experience unique - How to build leadership and community during your MBA - Using business education to drive long-term impact in Africa If you’re torn between schools or struggling to decide where you’ll truly thrive, this episode will help you rethink your approach. 🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Darden School of Business with Anu Rogers Pre-order my preMBA recruiting playbook (free for a limited time): https://mainstack.store/business101pod/mckinseyinspiresimplified #Business101Podcast #DardenMBA #MBAjourney #BusinessSchoolAdvice #AfricanProfessionals
Dec 25, 2025 · 46 min
Inside The Wharton School with Adwoa Boateng
At a school as historic and prestigious as Wharton, how does a young person actually stand out and make their mark? In this episode, we welcome Adwoa Boateng, a recent Wharton MBA graduate whose journey bridges public service, global development, and top-tier consulting. Before Wharton, Adwoa served as a Senior Analyst at the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), advising the U.S. government on how to effectively fund and evaluate economic development programs in Afghanistan. Prior to that, she worked as a Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Inspector General. She holds a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Government & Politics from the University of Maryland, and completed fellowships and internships at institutions including the U.S. Department of State, Federal Trade Commission, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, and Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. At The Wharton School, Adwoa was deeply involved in community leadership, serving as Co-President of the Wharton Africa Student Association and earning the Class of 2025 Core Value Award for Community. Post-MBA, she joined Bain & Company as a consultant, while continuing to explore public–private partnerships to strengthen social safety nets in the Global South. 💡 In this conversation, we explore: - How to stand out at a school as competitive as Wharton - Leveraging public-sector experience in elite business environments - Leading community and creating impact inside business school - Translating purpose-driven work into top consulting roles - What Wharton really looks for beyond pedigree and polish If you’re curious about Wharton, consulting, or building a career at the intersection of policy, business, and impact — this episode offers a rare inside look. 🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Wharton with Adwoa Boateng. Pre-order my preMBA recruiting playbook (free for a limited time): https://mainstack.store/business101pod/mckinseyinspiresimplified #Business101Podcast #WhartonMBA #WhartonSchool #MBAjourney #BainAndCompany #WomenInBusiness
Dec 23, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Inside Tuck School of Business with Neemah Muhammadraji
Tuck is known for being cold. But is it also known for finance? And what does it even mean for a business school to be “finance-heavy”? In this episode, Neemah Muhammadraji (Tuck MBA ’25) helps break the stereotypes. A proud Nigerian and Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies, Neemah shares what the Tuck experience is really like for students pursuing finance careers — and why Tuck might be more finance-friendly than people think. Before business school, Neemah spent five years in investment banking, venture capital, and impact investing in Nigeria. She worked at Coronation Merchant Bank and All On, an impact investing fund backed by Shell, where she also represented the fund on the boards of multiple portfolio companies. At Tuck School of Business, Neemah served as Co-Chair of the Tuck Africa Club, supporting African students and prospective applicants through mentorship and access. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos, is a Chartered Accountant, and a CFA Charterholder — a rare and powerful combination. 💡 In this episode, Neemah discusses: - What people mean when they call some MBAs “finance schools” - Whether Tuck truly supports investment banking and finance careers - How to break into IB from emerging markets - The role of community and leadership at Tuck - How finance professionals can still pursue impact and purpose If you’re considering Tuck, finance, or wondering how to balance elite finance careers with meaningful impact, this episode gives you a clear, insider perspective. 🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Tuck School of Business with Neemah Muhammadraji Pre-order my preMBA recruiting playbook (free for a limited time): https://mainstack.store/business101pod/mckinseyinspiresimplified #TuckMBA #InvestmentBanking #Business101Podcast #MBAjourney #FinanceCareers
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Inside London Business School with Aminat Sokunbi
Maybe you know everything about American business schools… but how much do you really know about the European gem: London Business School? Today’s guest, Aminat Sokunbi, brings that world to life. A strategy professional with a track record of building scalable, high-impact solutions, Aminat spent four years at Deloitte and Strategy&, driving transformation across complex environments. At London Business School (LBS), she took on leadership roles in the Africa Business Club, Black in Business, and the People Strategy Club, and co-led the LBS Africa Business Conference. A semester at Wharton further expanded her global business lens, giving her a rare blend of European and American MBA experience. Now at the intersection of strategy and operations, Aminat is focused on delivering tangible, data-driven results in fast-paced settings. Beyond her corporate work, she is the founder of Ominirra, a visual storytelling brand that blends art, fashion, and film to explore identity and expression. W hen she’s not building strategy or brands, she’s hunting for escape rooms and immersive games — anything that mixes creativity with problem-solving. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: - What makes London Business School different from U.S. MBA programs - How an LBS + Wharton combo shapes global perspective - What strategy professionals need to thrive in today’s business world - How to navigate MBA leadership roles and build meaningful communities - The power of creativity in career growth and personal expression. If you’re curious about LBS, global MBAs, or building a strategy career with impact, this episode gives you a front-row seat.🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside London Business School with Aminat Sokunbi #Business101Podcast #LondonBusinessSchool #LBSMBA #MBAjourney #GlobalMBA #StrategyConsulting -------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-order my preMBA recruiting playbook (free for a limited time): https://mainstack.store/business101pod/mckinseyinspiresimplified 🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Columbia Business School with Love Alabi #Business101Podcast #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #MBAjourney #McKinsey #GoldmanSachs #WomenInBusiness #ClimateFinance 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘ED 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶ If you enjoyed this video, please like it and share it. ▶ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. ▶ Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@business101pod/videos?sub_confirmation=1 🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒: ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPi3Meg4H3I&t=585s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6qy6WG0ae4 ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2aoDot_N-Y&t=1120s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV7-I3cq_rA&t=2201s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3CUBMBuxYY 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@business101pod/videos?sub_confirmation=1 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video
Nov 18, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Inside Columbia Business School with Love Alabi
What does it take to land an offer at the world’s most prestigious consulting firm straight out of business school? Love Alabi has done it twice (in 2 different continents) and can tell you all about it. A proud Nigerian and Associate at McKinsey’s Houston office, she shares her journey from McKinsey to Columbia Business School and back — and the mindset that got her there. Love started her career at McKinsey Lagos, from where she headed to Columbia Business School, focusing on climate and finance, contributing to Microlumbia, the school’s student-led impact investing fund, and leading real-world projects through the Small Business Consulting Program. She then spent her summer as an Associate at Goldman Sachs, gaining hands-on experience in global finance before landing an offer to return to McKinsey Houston. She holds a BSc in International Relations from Covenant University and is deeply committed to advancing clean energy, expanding energy access, and building solutions for a sustainable global economy. In this episode, Love breaks down: - How to pivot from recruiting into consulting - What it’s really like inside Columbia Business School - Strategies that helped her land roles at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey - How CBS prepares students for climate, finance, and sustainability careers - Why clean energy needs African talent and leadership - How to stand out in MBA applications, networking, and recruiting If you’re interested in Columbia Business School, want to break into management consulting, or building a future in climate and sustainability, this conversation gives you an inside look at what success really requires. Pre-order my preMBA recruiting playbook (free for a limited time): https://mainstack.store/business101pod/mckinseyinspiresimplified 🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Columbia Business School with Love Alabi #Business101Podcast #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #MBAjourney #McKinsey #GoldmanSachs #WomenInBusiness #ClimateFinance 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘ED 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶ If you enjoyed this video, please like it and share it. ▶ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. ▶ Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@business101pod/videos?sub_confirmation=1 🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒: ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPi3Meg4H3I&t=585s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6qy6WG0ae4 ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2aoDot_N-Y&t=1120s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV7-I3cq_rA&t=2201s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3CUBMBuxYY 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@business101pod/videos?sub_confirmation=1 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video
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Inside Yale School of Management with Femi Ayangbayi
What does it really take to be “Yale material”? In this episode, Femi Ayangbayi (Yale SOM MBA ’25) breaks down what it means to thrive at one of the world’s most selective business schools — and how he made it there. A proud Nigerian, business strategist, and problem solver, Femi has built a career at the intersection of consulting and transformation. Before Yale, he spent nearly five years at KPMG, EY, and Vurin Group, specializing in strategy consulting, business transformation, and supply chain management. At Yale School of Management, Femi served as Co-President of the Africa Business Club and the Society Club, as well as a Yale SOM interviewer, Orientation Ambassador, and Teaching Assistant for courses like Human Capital Strategy and The Executive. In this conversation, Femi shares: - What top schools like Yale SOM look for in MBA applicants - The mindset and habits that make someone “Yale material” - How to stand out during interviews and essays - What makes the Yale SOM experience unique among top business schools - How to pivot from consulting to leadership in global business If you’re curious about Yale SOM or wondering how to position yourself for elite business schools, this episode gives you a rare inside look from someone who’s been there — and helped interview the next generation. Pre-order my preMBA recruiting playbook (free for a limited time): https://mainstack.store/business101pod/mckinseyinspiresimplified 🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Yale School of Management with Femi Ayangbayi #Business101Podcast #YaleSOM #MBAjourney #BusinessPodcast #YaleMBA #M7MBA 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘ED 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶ If you enjoyed this video, please like it and share it. ▶ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. ▶ Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@business101pod/videos?sub_confirmation=1 🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPi3Meg4H3I&t=585s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6qy6WG0ae4 ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2aoDot_N-Y&t=1120s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV7-I3cq_rA&t=2201s ▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3CUBMBuxYY 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@business101pod/videos?sub_confirmation=1 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video

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