From Side Hustle to Startup: Key Takeaways from the Lintna EdTech Circle with Yemi Orimolade

At Lintna, we believe in empowering entrepreneurs and startups with the tools, insights, and connections they need to succeed. Our latest EdTech Circle session, held on 28th March, 2025, was a testament to this mission. Featuring ‘Yemi Orimolade, a corporate titan with over 18 years of experience at global brands like Microsoft, Lafarge, Samsung, Subaru, and Toyota, the session titled “From Side Hustle to Startup: Building Your Passion Project” was a resounding success.

Lintna EdTech Circle was designed to help participants transition from ideation to execution, scale their startups, and navigate the evolving digital landscape. ‘Yemi shared actionable strategies on topics such as mindset shifts, validating startup ideas, defining a unique value proposition, and sustaining growth. He also emphasized the dual role of a founder: building a remarkable product and articulating a compelling story.

One of the highlights of the session was the announcement of the five lucky winners who were selected for an exclusive one-on-one mentorship session with ‘Yemi Orimolade. These winners will receive personalized guidance to help them overcome challenges and scale their startups. Congratulations to:

• Innocent Ewa
• Kadiree Ekundayo Fatai
• Schlink Aanyeh
• Diana Garrett
• Bidemi Emmanuel

We’re already looking forward to the next edition of the Lintna EdTech Circle! Stay tuned for more inspiring sessions, expert insights, and opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals. We are also open to collaborations and sponsorships for subsequent editions of the Lintna EdTech Circle. Partner with us to empower entrepreneurs, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact in the EdTech ecosystem, contact us today at [email protected] to explore partnership opportunities.

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