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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 12 MIN

Sim Shagaya Reveals How He Chooses Billion-Dollar Business Ideas

from Venture Valley · host Ingene Studios

After building Konga into one of Nigeria's biggest e-commerce companies, Sim Shagaya returned to the idea he had postponed for years—education.In this conversation, Sim explains why he ignored the critics who said EdTech was a losing business, how ULesson was conceived before Konga, and the framework he uses to identify billion-dollar opportunities. He also shares insights on AI, insurance, regulation, entrepreneurship, and why he believes Nigeria's future is brighter than many people think.

After building Konga into one of Nigeria's biggest e-commerce companies, Sim Shagaya returned to the idea he had postponed for years—education.In this conversation, Sim explains why he ignored the critics who said EdTech was a losing business, how ULesson was conceived before Konga, and the framework he uses to identify billion-dollar opportunities. He also shares insights on AI, insurance, regulation, entrepreneurship, and why he believes Nigeria's future is brighter than many people think.

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After building Konga into one of Nigeria's biggest e-commerce companies, Sim Shagaya returned to the idea he had postponed for years—education.In this conversation, Sim explains why he ignored the critics who said EdTech was a losing business, how...

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