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"If you’re building something, chasing something, remember: its okay to rest in the moment. You’re living the part of the story you once dreamed about."
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Bidemi Oke"Risks do not kill startups. More often, they are undone by a lack of focus emanating from founders chasing too many ideas, teams pivoting without direction and the obsession with vanity metrics over genuine product-market fit."
Bidemi Oke is a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Flashchange Limited, a financial services company. In 2021, he was recognized by the Nigerian Book of Records. In 2023, he was nominated by ThisDay newspaper for his contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector. In 2024, he received a nomination from Independent Nigeria for the Young Humanitarian Man of the Year award.
"If you’re building something, chasing something, remember: its okay to rest in the moment. You’re living the part of the story you once dreamed about."
"Nigeria can convert crypto activity into measurable value by formalizing the ecosystem through licensing, reporting standards and financial integration."
"Nigeria does not need to replicate any model wholesale, instead, we need a locally grounded framework that aligns with global standards while reflecting domestic realities."
"Ambition is a beautiful thing, but it can quietly rob you of the joy in the present moment"
"When tax rules are clear, proportional, and applied through licensed entities, compliance becomes simple and natural."
"Beyond revenue, crypto offers Nigeria a strategic opportunity to build human capital and exportable digital expertise. It supports high-skill job creation in blockchain engineering, cybersecurity, compliance, data analytics and financial education."