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Last year, I decided to massively invest in myself so that I could impact others. 🤌🏾 Honestly, it wasn't easy at all. There were days I questioned if it was worth it. But I kept going! 🥺 Although there were times I had rewarding outcomes: 🤗 – Closed two huge clients. – Spoke at several LinkedIn Live events. – Spoke as a panelist at TEDxAjegunle 2.0. – Coached over 20 individuals in marketing and lead generation. – Moderated the international pitch session of Nobellum’s BIS [Black Innovation in STEM] Summit. – My company, HireRite Services, hosted a 3-day masterclass for jobseekers with Aderonke Salami sharing her expert insights. – Started my mentorship community to empower others to achieve financial freedom through the forex space. Now, most of them earn a massive income of millions of naira from it, weekly. – Hosted five hangouts through my community, Grow & Groove with Peter (GGP) Community: three in Lagos, and one each in Port Harcourt and Abuja. – Grew my LinkedIn community to 69,000+, and I can't thank you for your love and continuous support you have shown me. There were also times I struggled: 😢 – Had imposter syndrome. – Lost some huge gigs due to my health. – My health broke down twice. – Lost some money on an investment. In these times, I never regretted any of the decisions I made. Instead, I learned some valuable lessons and made discoveries that have positioned me to become an even better version of myself this year. As we start this year, find the courage to bet on yourself, the strength to embrace new beginnings, and the resolve to keep growing, no matter what life throws your way. 💪🏾 Take a moment to reflect on your journey in 2024. 🤔 How can you commit yourself to becoming an even better version of yourself this year? Make yourself a priority. 📌 Remember, every small step of growth counts in the journey to success. 👌🏾 Wishing you a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead. Here’s to creating a brighter, stronger future! 🥂 #careers #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopment #community

✨ New Year, New Opportunities – Welcome, 2025! ✨ 2024 was a year of incredible challenges and immense growth, both personally and professionally. What carried me through was the unwavering support of the people around me—family, friends, and partners who share a vision for a brighter future. This past year, I deepened the relationships that matter most and forged connections rooted in trust, purpose, and community impact. To everyone who walked with me on this journey, thank you for believing in me and for building with me. Your trust, insights, and collaboration have been the foundation of everything we’ve achieved and the springboard for all we will accomplish in 2025. A few special mentions: YJ Lin: You’ve redefined what it means to build community and brought me into a network of like-minded changemakers. Your connections, mentorship, and friendship are a gift I cherish. Nunu F. and Olu Villasa and the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance: You’ve been instrumental in integrating swiirl into an ecosystem that uplifts Black entrepreneurs in Canada. Your work inspires me to be an example of purposeful innovation and exponential growth fuelled by your incredible support. Kayla Sousa, Ignacio Mongrell, Melisa Ellis, and Laura Scarlett Martin 🚀: Your support through ICUBE UTM and Nobellum opened doors I didn’t know existed, connecting Swiirl with opportunities that truly amplify our mission. Michelle Fedorowich: Your brilliance and trust unlocked collaborations with the incredible talent at Toronto Metropolitan University, proving the power of institutional partnerships. Daniel Mohanrao and Michael H.: My co-founders and fellow visionaries. Daniel, you’ve been a guiding star in my career, from our early days at FedEx Office to co-building Swiirl. I owe so much of my journey to your mentorship and example. You are my North Star. This work is deeply personal to me. From my roots in Pramso, Ghana, to my upbringing in Toronto, where community programs and school systems unlocked my potential—community has always been my foundation. My first trip back to Ghana in September 2024 was a transformative moment. Reconnecting with my heritage alongside my mother reinforced my mission: to create opportunities across the ecosystem, from North America to Africa and the global Diaspora. As I step into 2025, I am driven by this vision: - Building bridges that uplift those often left behind across cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic lines. - Creating opportunities for future generations who prove time and again that all they need is a chance. - Unlocking the potential of technology as an equalizer and nurturing trust as the currency of meaningful partnerships. To my network: Thank you for standing with me during tough times, and for celebrating the wins. Let’s make 2025 a year of collective growth, problem-solving, and impact. Together, we can create the opportunities we had—or wished we had—for those who follow. Much love, Kay

Happy New Year Everyone!! 2024 was an incredible year for Knee2Me🥳 We were able to: ⭐️ Raise $24,000 in funding from Black Founders Network & Black Women Talk Tech 💸 ⭐️ We got accepted into the Nobellum incubator ⭐️ Made the Aurora Tech Awards long list 🎉 ⭐️Spoke to 40 individuals in our target audience which we enabled us to prove patient adherence to knee rehabilitation is a REAL PROBLEM ⭐️ Redesign our website🥳 Check it out 😉 https://knee2me.com We are so excited for what 2025 has in store for Knee2Me and we can’t wait to share that journey with you all🤝

Black History Month is quickly approaching. Has your organization finalized employee engagement and community engagement black history plans yet? Last year, Blink Equity organized an event for Intuit Canada called "Circulating The Black Dollar". This event focused on engaging their Black employees, as well as giving back to communities at large.” For event planning, marketing, community engagement, speakers, and event programming for Black History Month initiatives, International Women’s Day initiatives, or other key DEI initiatives, get in touch with Blink Equity today or reach out to me directly. Isaac Dream Maker Olowolafe Melisa Ellis Great points on Circulating The Black Dollar! Dream Legacy Foundation Nobellum

🌟 As TiE Toronto, we are beyond thrilled! 🌟 A massive congratulations to Abdel Ali, MBA, CFA, and the phenomenal team at Kiwi Charge for their incredible achievements! 🏆 We’re overjoyed to see Kiwi Charge, Winner of TiE Toronto’s #TiEU Challenge Finals 2024 and Global Runner-Up at the prestigious #TiEU Challenge, is making headlines and being featured in Yahoo Finance: 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eE9pBuWU 💡 Kiwi Charge’s innovative EV-charging robots are redefining the future: 🔋 Autonomous robots that charge vehicles overnight in apartment and condo parking lots—providing a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fixed cables. 🌟 This game-changing solution has caught the attention of: • A Big Three U.S. automaker • Two Canadian cities • And one of the country’s largest real estate developers Abdel Ali, MBA, CFA. your relentless hard work, dedication, and visionary approach to solving real-world problems are nothing short of inspiring. 🚀 Team Kiwi Charge, your journey reflects the power of innovation and the impact that Canadian startups can have on the global stage. We are proud to have been part of your success story and can’t wait to see what the future holds for Kiwi Charge. At TiE Toronto, we believe in fostering entrepreneurship through our 5 Pillars of Foundation: 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 These pillars are the building blocks for success stories like Abdel's. 🙌 With the support of 𝗧𝗶𝗘 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼'𝘀 ecosystem, which is rich with collaboration, guidance, and a network of investors, Abdel has been able to scale new heights in his entrepreneurial journey. 🌍✨ 📈Your success is an inspiration to us all. The power of networking cannot be overstated — it’s through these connections that ideas evolve, growth accelerates, and businesses thrive. 🌱 TiE Toronto is proud to have played a role in Abdel’s success, and we are excited to see him continue reaping the benefits of these invaluable opportunities! 💡 Watch out for more entrepreneurial stories - 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼.𝘁𝗶𝗲.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗘𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is now open  Apply here : bit.ly/tq2025-tieto #TiEToronto #TiEQuest #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Mentorship #Investing #SuccessStory #GlobalGrowth #Scaling #Innovation Upasana Sharma Mahendra Naik Vijay Thomas Vijay Menon Justin Lo Kanchan Kumar Jey Narayanan Sokkappan

A lot can change in a year! In 2023 I spent a lot of time at networking events, in LinkedIn DMs and on calls, trying to find “product market fit” as a public speaking coach. Ultimately though, it was a lot more planting seeds than actual coaching. Fast forward to 2024 all the relationship building paid off and I had the privilege of working with over 250 entrepreneurs and corporate professionals from some amazing organizations like; DMZ, Nobellum, Black Founders Network, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, Fintech Cadence, makingTheMove, LiftOff by CCAWR, Entrepreneurs Point, Federation of Black Canadians, African Impact Initiative I’m also extremely passionate about helping youth to build their confidence and I got to deliver public speaking workshops at Fraser International College (my alma mater), Upper Canada College and (HTS) Holy Trinity School. Thank you to every single one of you that’s allowed me to support you and your communities in 2024 on our journey to becoming more confident and effective storytellers. Looking forward to 2025! 📸 : Lucky Osunbiyi 🙏🏾

Nobellum is hosting Accelerate Durham . Make sure to attend it on February 15, 2025.

I am suuuper excited to be hosting this in my hometown The Corporation of the Town of Ajax with Nobellum!!! We'll be giving away $10,000 to early-stage tech startups. If you know any aspiring Black entrepreneurs living in the Durham Region make sure to share this with them, and sign-up yourself to come watch some amazing pitches!

A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing sponsors for making #BizTech2024 possible! 🌟 Your support fuels innovation, collaboration, and the future of technology in Jamaica. Development Bank of Jamaica Limited Nobellum MC Systems ManageEngine Symptai Consulting Limited Securys Limited Grid Dynamics PBS Group Limited Innovate10X Privacy & Legal Management Consultants Limited Visual-Tech Solutions Limited Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Particular Presence Technologies Fujitsu XAYAH Consultancy Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Salus Technology Services Limited Binge Island #ThankYou #BizTechSponsors #Innovation #Collaboration #TechForTheFuture #BizTech2024