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S2Ep19: The Future of Manufacturing in Nigeria with Demi Samande
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Temporary fixes are one thing; solutions are another altogether. Today, we are joined by a particularly inspiring guest, Demi Samande, to discuss the manufacturing problem in Nigeria and her goal to solve it. In this episode, we learn about Nigeria’s fascinating manufacturing history, what can be attributed to the import-production imbalance in the country, and the undeniable raw talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the Nigerian people. Demi introduces herself as the Future of Manufacturing in Nigeria, and after our conversation with her, we have no doubts that she is just that. Demi shares her awe-inspiring journey from architecture to furniture manufacturing and restoration, to her mission to solve Nigeria’s manufacturing issues. Tune in to discover the true role and responsibility of a manufacturer, as well as Demi’s sound advice for fending off the fear of failure!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Demi Samande, the future of manufacturing in Nigeria.
- Nigeria’s interesting manufacturing history.
- What Demi attributes to the import-production imbalance in Nigeria.
- Demi’s journey from architecture to furniture manufacturing and restoration.
- Demi’s instinct for reverse engineering.
- How Demi fends off the fear of failure.
- Going back to the drawing board rather than accepting defeat.
- What fueled Demi to shift her focus to solving Nigeria’s manufacturing problem.
- The role and responsibility of a manufacturer.
- The innate entrepreneurial spirit Demi recognizes in Nigerians.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
55 episodes
Manage episode 330874815 series 2984453
Temporary fixes are one thing; solutions are another altogether. Today, we are joined by a particularly inspiring guest, Demi Samande, to discuss the manufacturing problem in Nigeria and her goal to solve it. In this episode, we learn about Nigeria’s fascinating manufacturing history, what can be attributed to the import-production imbalance in the country, and the undeniable raw talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the Nigerian people. Demi introduces herself as the Future of Manufacturing in Nigeria, and after our conversation with her, we have no doubts that she is just that. Demi shares her awe-inspiring journey from architecture to furniture manufacturing and restoration, to her mission to solve Nigeria’s manufacturing issues. Tune in to discover the true role and responsibility of a manufacturer, as well as Demi’s sound advice for fending off the fear of failure!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing Demi Samande, the future of manufacturing in Nigeria.
- Nigeria’s interesting manufacturing history.
- What Demi attributes to the import-production imbalance in Nigeria.
- Demi’s journey from architecture to furniture manufacturing and restoration.
- Demi’s instinct for reverse engineering.
- How Demi fends off the fear of failure.
- Going back to the drawing board rather than accepting defeat.
- What fueled Demi to shift her focus to solving Nigeria’s manufacturing problem.
- The role and responsibility of a manufacturer.
- The innate entrepreneurial spirit Demi recognizes in Nigerians.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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