How To Build a $250M Asset Management Company in Nigeria | Yomi Jemibewon | DBIN Ep 1

Welcome to the DBIN Podcast—the show where we explore the untold stories of what it really takes to run a business in one of the world’s most dynamic markets and Africa's biggest economy. Our guest today is incredibly inspiring. Yomi is one of the founders of CardinalStone Partners, a Lagos-based asset management firm that now oversees over $250 million. But his journey didn’t start there. We’re going to talk about everything from building businesses in Nigeria, navigating challenges, and balancing risk with reward, to the lessons he’s learned along the way. DBIN IG   / dbin.ng   DBIN TikTok   / dbin.ng   ⤵ Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/52C5LqS... TIME STAMPS 0:00 intro 1:43 Yomi’s background 5:05 what changed? 8:28 return to Nigeria from USA 10:23 iFitness $12m deal 12:45 challenges, corruption & human capital 16:43 why do business in Nigeria 19:09 when it gets hard 20:48 when to pivot 23:25 conclusion BUSINESS INQUIRIES & BOOKINGS [email protected]