BW - EP40: Mayamada Co-Founder Nigel Twumasi—Entrepreneurial Learning Lessons

In episode 40 of Breaking Walls we sit down with UK-based Entrepreneur, Writer, and Creative Nigel Twumasi about his and his partner Lao’s experience creating and growing the anime-inspired comic book and clothing company Mayamada as well as the inspiration behind Mayamada’s #BeCreative2016 campaign. Highlights • Mayamada’s origins. How did two engineering students become comic book writers? • How Nigel’s engineering background has helped him transition into a new creative field • The importance of failure and having a good plan. Why patience is also so key • Nigel’s different experiences with Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Patreon • Samurai Chef: The origins behind this character • How Nigel has transitioned out of the day job world and taken on Mayamada full-time • The inspiration for #BeCreative2016 and how we can get involved • What’s next for Nigel and for Mayamada Mayamada Links: http://mayamada.com Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest: @Mayamada Instagram: @mayamadatees Youtube: @channelmayamada Follow The WallBreakers on soundcloud: @TheWallBreakers Subscribe to Breaking Walls on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wallbreakers/id924086880?mt=2