Build or Die

In Episode 2 of Build or Die, we’re talking to Samson Esemuede, CFA, the founder of ZROSK. Samson had a massive career at Deutsche Bank and Citi in London, but he walked away from all of it, just to see if he could make it on his own in Nigeria.It wasn't an easy win. Samson opens up about a four-year stretch where things almost fell apart, including a period during the 2020 crash when he was completely paralysed by fear. We get into how he had to change his entire business model just to survive and why he thinks most founders fail because they’re too rigid to adapt. He also shares why he cares more about a founder’s character and upbringing than whatever is in their pitch deck.If you’ve ever felt like an imposter or wondered what it actually looks like when a business is on the brink, this is the episode to listen to.

In the premiere episode of Build or Die, we sit down with Nnamdi Emelifeonwu, Founder and CEO of Definely. Nnamdi walked away from a prestigious career at a top-tier law firm to build something from nothing, but the journey was far from the "easy" highlight reel seen on social media.This is the raw, unedited story of what happens when the glamour disappears and you’re left with nothing but the grind. From staring down near-bankruptcy to successfully scaling and closing a major Series B round, Nnamdi shares the challenges that most founders choose to hide.In the world of business, you either Build or Die. Success doesn't happen on your schedule—are you ready to stay the course?