In this episode of OnPeople, we’re excited to have Irene Nwaukwa, a trailblazer in the healthcare sector. With experience at Boehringer Ingelheim, Sanofi, and 54gene, Irene is now leading Infinity Health Africa, driving healthcare innovation across Africa. We explore her early ambition, love for independence, and how a supportive tribe shaped her career. Irene shares her approach to transitioning between industries, her commitment to giving 120% in everything she does, and how she spots opportunities by being fully immersed in the system.Irene also opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, from unpaid roles to near-death experiences, and the importance of honest conversations about money. With her unmatched humour and candour, this episode offers a deep dive into the mindset of a determined leader who is reshaping healthcare in Africa. Tune in for an immersive conversation that promises to be very real, offering insights and inspiration for those navigating their paths in the professional world.Infinity Health Africa leverages technology to help innovators bring quality healthcare products to African markets. Their flagship product is ONBOARD - a regulatory tech solution that helps healthcare businesses connect and comply with country-specific regulatory requirements in 5 simple steps. -------------------------------------Visit: www.thepeoplepractice.io/Follow us on X: x.com/ThePeoplePractInstagram: www.instagram.com/thepeoplepractice.io/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-people-practice-africa

In our premiere episode, hosts Toun and Aniema sit down with Babajide Duroshola, a passionate leader dedicated to helping founders build long-lasting, technology-enabled companies across Africa. With a diverse background in tech, banking, and consulting, Babajide has built a career around scaling companies to success. As the General Manager of M-Kopa Nigeria, he brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the discussion.Babajide shares his insights on critical topics such as ownership, optimizing for growth and value, and the importance of delayed gratification. He discusses how opportunities meet preparation, the power of transferrable skills, and his journey through various roles to his current position. He also opens up about defining moments in his career, the concept of "ownership as a hack," and why treating things like your own can only get you so far.In this episode, Babajide reveals what he looks for when hiring, why he avoids having "mini Babajides" in the workplace, and his approach to benching team members who don’t fit. He also shares why he turned down a 66% salary increase and emphasizes the benefits of optimizing for value addition over comfort. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with practical insights and candid reflections on leadership and growth.  -------------------------------------Visit: www.thepeoplepractice.io/ Follow us on X: x.com/ThePeoplePract Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepeoplepractice.io/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-people-practice-africa