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Joe's Journey: From Founder to Investor w/ Joseph Benson-Aruna [Partner, DFS Lab]
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Joe's Journey: From Founder to Investor w/ Joseph Benson-Aruna [Partner, DFS Lab]

In this insightful episode, Yemi and Dami sit down with Joseph Benson-Aruna, a seasoned tech operator, startup founder, and investor. Joe discusses his journey into the tech world, co-founding a startup in 2018 and the challenges he faced during its early stages. He also delves into his current role at DFS Lab, where he supports founders with his invaluable expertise.

The conversation touches on the challenges of managing a fund compared to running a startup and the criteria used to decide on startup investments. Joe highlights three traits that separate top founders from the rest and shares some common mistakes he has seen founders make. He also shares his thoughts on underrated verticals in the African space and some of his favourite startups.

Don't miss out on this engaging and insightful episode with Joseph Benson-Aruna, where valuable lessons and stories are shared. Be sure to subscribe, share, and tweet about this podcast, and follow @vizibleafrica on Twitter for more exciting episodes.

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Build by Vizible is a podcast that brings you practical conversations with people who are building in Africa or who have already built something great in the African ecosystem.
We talk to operators, founders, and investors to get a well-rounded view of the ecosystem. We're focused on bringing you inspiring stories, informative discussions, and practical advice that you can use in your own journey.
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