On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Ayo, Co-Founder of Octillion Capital Partners, an e-Commerce acquisition company that helps in building sustainable and inclusive consumer brands.

 

As 2022 comes to a close, Ayo and Kunle share their perspectives and reflections on the year that was. With their shared passion for sustainability and inclusivity, Kunle and Ayo reflect on their experience acquiring Lean Caffeine, a sustainable company formed in 2017.

 

Ayo and Kunle also share the back story of coming across Lean Caffeine. Ayo emphasizes the clarity of values, direction, and criteria in acquiring a brand/company. They also look back on the key moments in acquiring Lean Caffeine, breaking down the deal structure and their takeaways being the leaders in Octillion.

 

It’s a thoughtful episode as you’d hear Kunle and Ayo ponder on Octillion’s values and direction and their vision and aspirations for the company for the coming year.

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