Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Webinar Series. Topic: Investable Agribusiness.

The Agrbusiness Entrepreneurship Webinar Series is brought about through collaboration between Washington State University, Osun State University, and Farmwella Social Purpose Corporation.
Members of panel for this webinar include Olajide Abiola of KiaKia, Daniel Adeniyi of Gidicakes, and Aisha Raheem of Farmz2U.

Introduction

Here we introduce the concept of “Investable Agribusiness” and members of the panel.
Dr. Cornelius Adewale is the lead facilitator of Washington State University. Members of panel for this webinar include Olajide Abiola of KiaKia, Daniel Adeniyi of Gidicakes, Aisha Raheem of Farmz2U, and Prof. Kehinde Adetunji of Osun State University.

What Is Investable?

In this video, Mr Olajide Abiola, the CEO of KiaKia, discussed the meaning of an investable company and how to set up an agribusiness to be investable.

Dr. Cornelius Adewale of Washington State University is the lead facilitator. Members of panel for this webinar include Olajide Abiola of KiaKia, Daniel Adeniyi of Gidicakes, Aisha Raheem of Farmz2U, and Prof. Kehinde Adetunji of Osun State University.

Is Market Ready For My Idea?

Here Daniel Adeniyi, the Co-Founder of Gidicakes, discussed how to know when the market is ready for your idea and what to do before then.

Scalable Agribusiness

Is your agribusiness idea designed to be scalable? This is the question tackled by Olajide Abiola of KiaKia in this video.

Dr. Cornelius Adewale of Washington State University is the lead facilitator. Members of the panel for this webinar include Olajide Abiola of KiaKia, Daniel Adeniyi of Gidicakes, Aisha Raheem of Farmz2U, and Prof. Kehinde Adetunji of Osun State University.

Attract Third-Party Investment

Here, Aisha Raheem of Farmz2U discussed how to set up your agribusiness in a way that attracts a third-party investment.

How To Defend Your Idea

Here, Aisha Raheem of Farmz2U discussed importance of defensibility in the making of an investable agribusiness.

How To Protect Your Idea

Here, Olajide Abiola of Kiakia and Gidanka discussed how to protect your agribusiness ideas and its importance to make a company investable. He shared experience on how he has been able to achieve this for the companies he leads.

Be Coachable To Be Investable

Here, Daniel Adeniyi of Gidicakes discussed why it is important for an entrepreneur to have a coachable mentality. To be investable, you have to be hungry for knowledge and have the willingness to learn.

Keep Records To Be Investable

Here, Aisha Raheem of Farmz2U discussed the role of record-keeping in the making of an investable agribusiness.

Agricultural Insurance In Nigeria

Here, Olajide Abiola of KiaKia and Gidanka discussed the state of agricultural insurance in Nigeria.

Agribusiness Masterclass

Here, Dr. Cornelius Adewale talked about the upcoming Agribusiness Masterclass to be made available for agricultural entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

Testimonials From the Attendees

"Very timely webinar with an excellent balance of information, practice and interaction. I take away knowledge I can apply in my agribusiness endeavors. This is very inspiring. I won't miss any subsequent webinar. My special appreciation to Dr. Cornelius Adewale for putting this together "

Opeyemi Ibrahim

Graduate Student, Bayero University

"I have seen a need to internship, change perspective about learning in the Agricultural sector. The value of Agricultural finance and insurance has become vivid to me and has changed a lot within about 2 hours for me. Thank you Dr. Cornelius and the rest of the team, I look forward to more times like this!

Dorcas Awojobi

Student, University of Ibadan

“My first takeaway is the power of knowledge. Why it is important to consider internship and the need to go after knowledge and experience first. Also, I now know more about agricultural insurance and the role it plays in making my agribusiness investable. Thanks to the organizer.”

Racheal Bamigbade

Student, University of Ibadan

"The webinar was quite explicit and eye-opening. Learning from the wealth of experience of people already in the business was just the best. Now I know the basic steps and things to put in place to make my agribusiness investable. I won't miss subsequent webinar for a thing. Thumbs up for the organizers!"