Problem Solving for Startups
I started a venture capital company, Remat Investments in Ghana with a license to do business across the African continent. The company's focus is to provide funding for startups across the continent in impact industries like technology, agriculture, health care and real estate. I want to work for an investment banking firm in America for about two years after graduation before taking a full time role with the venture business.
College:
College of Business
Program(s):
Major:
Finance
Africana Studies
Minor:
Business Analytics
Religion, Culture and Society
Hometown:
Accra, Ghana
Activities:
Member of the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Men's Soccer team, Founder and President of the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Africa Business Club, Cru athletes, African Students Association, Students Athletes Of Color
Q: How has ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ prepared you to take on tomorrow’s challenges?
A: I have become a well rounded person at ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. Juggling soccer and school has made me build time management skills which I know will be important in the future. I approach problems with an open mind and see every challenge as an opportunity to learn. I'm ready to face any challenges in the future.
Q: Can you tell me about the startup company you founded in Ghana? Is this your post-graduation plan? If not, do you have one?
A: I started a venture capital company, Remat Investments, in Ghana with a license to do business across the African continent. The company's focus is to provide funding for start ups across the continent in impact industries like technology, agriculture, health care and real estate. I want to work for an investment banking firm in America for about two years after graduation before taking a full time role with the venture business.
Q: Why did you found the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Africa Business Club?
A: I started the to provide a platform through the business school to promote the awareness of business and investment opportunities in Africa. We bring business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policy makers from Africa and around the world to share ideas and connect with each other while providing students the opportunity to have a global perspective and to network.
Q: What is a classroom or extracurricular activity at ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ that helped you determine what you want to pursue in the future?
A: In the classroom, my classes taught me more about myself as an African and the continent as a whole. I learned more about Africa's history which inspired me to find avenues to go into the financial industry.
Q: What is your favorite thing about ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾?
A: The campus and classes are just about the right size for me. I am able to make friends and connect with professors easily. This promotes a family atmosphere.
Q: Where is your study spot of choice on campus?
A: FML