On November 12, the Africa 2100 community gathered for an insightful and deeply inspiring webinar featuring Lanré Oyewole, a business leader and purist entrepreneur whose journey embodies the essence of purpose-driven success. The session, titled “Adding Value First: Lessons from a Purist Entrepreneur,” explored the power of integrity, service, and resilience in entrepreneurship — and how building with purpose creates lasting impact.
A Journey of Purpose, Not Just Profit
Lanré shared stories from his multifaceted career, reflecting on how his values have guided him through diverse professional experiences in both Nigeria and the UK. He emphasized that true entrepreneurship begins with adding value first — solving real problems, uplifting others, and letting success follow naturally.
Through his calm yet passionate storytelling, attendees were reminded that entrepreneurship is not merely about transactions or scale, but about transformation — the ability to create meaningful change in communities and industries through authenticity and commitment to excellence
Key Takeaways from the Conversation
- 💡 Value Before Profit: Focus on creating solutions that improve lives; profit is a byproduct of genuine impact.
- 🤝 Relationships Matter: Success is often shaped by the strength of relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- 🌍 Purpose Over Pressure: Pursuing passion with integrity leads to more sustainable and fulfilling outcomes.
- 📈 Consistency and Grit: The road to success is long — but those who stay consistent, adaptable, and grounded will thrive.
Lanré’s insights resonated strongly with participants — many of whom are founders, professionals, and innovators across the Africa 2100 network. His authenticity and humility offered a refreshing reminder that business growth and personal purpose can (and should) align.
A Community of Builders
This month’s webinar continued Africa 2100’s mission to inspire and equip the next generation of African entrepreneurs — those driven to redefine possibilities and build ventures that actually solve local problems.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Lanré Oyewole for sharing his story and wisdom with the community, and to all who attended and contributed to the engaging discussion.
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Let’s continue the journey of redefining possibilities — one dream at a time. 🌍✨
