On the day we launched Beyond Access to Capital, the atmosphere was electric; a room full of founders, business leaders, and growth enthusiasts gathered to explore the mindset and mechanisms behind sustainable startup success.
We’re proud to share that the launch was featured by Punch Newspapers, one of Nigeria’s most respected media outlets. The article highlights some of the core messages from my keynote speech, messages that are more important now than ever for Nigerian founders and SMEs.
What Punch Reported
In the feature titled “Build Strong Structures, Expert Tells Nigerian Startups”, Punch emphasized the central theme of my message:
“Funding is only a tool; it’s not the foundation.”
Far too many businesses chase capital without first building the internal structures needed to sustain and scale growth. Whether it’s financial management, operations, marketing systems, or team leadership, these foundational pillars determine whether capital becomes a growth lever or a short-lived lifeline.
As highlighted in the article, over 80% of startup failures are rooted in poor internal structure, not just a lack of capital. That insight forms the backbone of Beyond Access to Capital, a practical guide to helping founders and accelerators build “funding-ready” (not funding-dependent) businesses.
A Call to Founders: Structure First, Funding Next
If you’re a founder, investor, coach, or business manager, this message is for you:
- Don’t wait for a funding round to create clarity in your business operations.
- Don’t hire a team without systems to support them.
- Don’t market aggressively without infrastructure to handle growth.
- And most importantly, don’t assume capital will fix what structure cannot.
This is the Beyond Access to Capital mindset, and I invite you to embrace it.
Read the Full Punch Article
Punch did a great job covering the launch and amplifying this critical message to the Nigerian business community. Click here to read the full article on Punch
Get the Book
Beyond Access to Capital is now available on Amazon. It’s more than a book; it’s a framework. One that every startup needs.
Let’s stop chasing funding as the solution. Let’s start building better businesses. Order your copy here.