The TRUTH About Funding & Investments NOBODY Tells You | Ep 14 with Ejemen Roluga

Share your thoughts 🖤How do you secure funding, grow your business, and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship? In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, host Mo' sits down with Ejemen Roluga, a global business leader, strategic finance expert, and managing partner at Grovane Advisory Partners.With over 15 years of experience and $50M+ in transactions, Ejemen shares powerful insights on:💰 How to secure funding and attract investor confidence📊 Why a strong business model matters more than money👩🏽‍💼 The unique challenges women face in finance & business💡 Balancing career, family, and personal growth🔥 Leadership, personal finance, and the mindset for successWhether you're an entrepreneur, founder, or someone interested in finance, this episode is packed with valuable strategies and real-life lessons to help you build a thriving business and career.🎧 Listen and Watch now, and let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments!00:00 - Introduction to The Hungry Creative Podcast02:14 - Ejemen’s journey into finance & investment banking04:48 - Challenges of working in investment banking08:51 - Simplifying funding for businesses11:55 - Why securing funding is so difficult16:51 - The importance of funding for SMEs & startups19:51 - Debunking funding myths entrepreneurs believe25:05 - How to navigate trust issues in investment & funding29:46 - The struggles of women in finance & business36:58 - How to balance career, family, and personal growth43:58 - Overcoming career challenges & finding motivation48:37 - Why entrepreneurs chase multiple ventures52:55 - The power of optimism in business & leadership58:22 - Personal finance insights every entrepreneur needs01:05:22 - Leadership, humanity, and building a legacy💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:✔️ Funding doesn’t fix a broken business—your model matters!✔️ Curiosity & continuous learning open doors in finance & entrepreneurship.✔️ Networking & trust-building are essential for attracting investors.✔️ Balancing work and personal life takes strategy & support.✔️ Optimism, resilience, and self-discovery are keys to long-term success.🔗 Subscribe for more👍 If you found this valuable, like & share with fellow entrepreneurs!Follow The Hungry Creative Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungrycreativepod/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehungrycreativepodWebsite: https://www.thcp.buzzsprout.com#Entrepreneurship #FundingTips #BusinessGrowth #WomenInFinance #Startups #FinanceForFounders #Leadership #TheHungryCreativePodcastSupport the showYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_DofcF9Ck&t=53s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungrycreativepod/