![]() So, you don't know the rules, you do the wrong thing, they just charge you. “The reasons why people fall prey is, number one, they don't know the rules. Twenty-five years later, they’ve achieved far more, studying corruption and explaining how it actually operates to help others avoid it - in Nigeria and beyond. And even if the matchstick gets extinguished, so long as the fire spreads, we will have achieved something.” The organization’s early goal was simple according to Apampa: “We would like to be that matchstick that starts the bush fire. In 1995 the Integrity Organization was born and later the Convention on Business Integrity for the sole purpose of dealing with the issue of corruption in Nigeria. ![]() Which is a key reason why Soji Apampa created an NGO dedicated to the issue. When it comes to dealing with corruption, you are definitely not alone. And listen to true stories from business owners across Africa and South Asia about the real cost of corruption on lives and livelihoods. Hear how his NGO in Nigeria is helping entrepreneurs to keep their hands clean. How can you remain ethical and still survive when it seems that everyone else is playing the game? Soji Apampa is one entrepreneur who believes there are ways to strategically navigate a corrupt system. All the while, he remained intrigued by the human experience and our universal drive towards growth and prosperity.Ĭorruption is an unfortunate fact of business life. Darius has held leadership positions at Oxfam America, the Asian Development Bank and with the US Government where his experience included advising governments on economic policy, developing human rights programming, and financing infrastructure megaprojects across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Grit & Growth is brought to you by Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives.ĭarius Teter is executive director of Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. It’s a unique opportunity to hear about cutting-edge research, get practical business tips, and learn proven leadership strategies from some of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners. Listeners can also take a deep dive into entrepreneurship with masterclass episodes featuring interviews with Stanford faculty and global experts. Walk away with actionable information, new perspectives, and fresh inspiration to take your business to the next level. ![]() ![]() Meet intrepid entrepreneurs from Africa and South Asia, hear their stories of trial & triumph, and gain insights and guidance from Stanford University faculty and global business experts on how to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.įrom securing investment and planning family succession, to mindful leadership and managing in adversity, you’ll learn firsthand from entrepreneurs and experts on how to develop the grit you need to grow your business - in times of crisis and calm.
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