Category Archives: Education

Overcoming the Fear of Growth

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

“There will never be a perfect time to do something that stretches you. That’s true whether you are starting a marriage, having your first child, changing careers, or wrestling with any number of challenging goals. That’s not a license to … Continue reading →

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Balancing Contentment and Ambition

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

We all struggle with being content with what we have achieved, and yet not falling into the zone of complacency. There is always the danger that desiring to achieve more may leave you unhappy with what you have already achieved. … Continue reading →

Posted in Afropreneurship, branding, Education, Uncategorized | Tagged ambition, balance, contentment, growth, inspiration, motivation, rose | 1 Comment

Running to Rome!

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

“Redefining your limits is what makes great athletes — and great entrepreneurs.”— Unknown October 2013 found me on my way to Rome for the 2nd Rome Forum organized by the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance – a network of highly educated young … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Afropreneurship, Education, Harambe, Innovation, Investment, Rome, Social Enterprise, social venture capital, Uncategorized, Vatican, wennovation | Tagged Africa, entrepreneurship, Google, Harambe, Innovation, italy., mckinsey, rome, twitter | 1 Comment

How ‘Afropreneurs’ will shape Africa’s future- CNN Feature

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

So my work got featured recently on CNN. See below; How ‘Afropreneurs’ will shape Africa’s future (CNN) — His full name is Idris Ayodeji Bello, but you might just call him “Afropreneur.” That’s the buzzword adopted by the young Nigerian … Continue reading →

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Making the Case for Youth Leadership in Africa!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

313 delegates, 512 Livestream viewers, 750 GooglePlus Hangout participants, 13 speakers, and 6 sponsors! With the theme “Building Capacity for a New Generation: The Case for Youth Leadership in Africa”, the 2012 Oxford University Pan Africa Conference held on 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Afropreneurship, branding, Education, Investment, Nigeria, Oxford, Social Enterprise | Tagged Africa, Central Bank, China, Google, Hadeel Ibrahim, Idris Bello, Kenya, Kingwa, Liehui, Matthew Kukah, Mo Ibrahim, Nigeria, oxford, PanAfricanism, sanusi, Touchroad, Worl Bank, Youth leadership | Leave a comment

Off to Cape Town:Roundtable Discussion with Honorable Trevor A. Manuel and Africa’s Social Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

The next few weeks are already showing up to be hectic, which is why when I drew up my study plan for my April exams, I myself doubted if I was ever going to abide by it with all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Afropreneurship, Education, Flights, Global Health, Harambe, Innovation, Oxford, Social Enterprise, Uncategorized | Tagged Africa, business, Cape Town, CGIU, Clinton, Harambe, Health, Innovation | 3 Comments

Creating high performance brands- When others zig, you need to Zag!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

I have been reading ‘Zag’ by Neumeier-author of ‘The Brand Gap’ and will be sharing some key points from the book for individuals and entrepreneurs working on their brands. The goal is to provide insights, process, and courage to build … Continue reading →

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Michaelmas @ Oxford; A tale of classes, dinners and confounders!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

As my first term at Oxford slowly slides into history, I am taking a moment to sit back, and remember the highlights of what has turned out to be an amazing nine weeks. The Term: Michaelmas-pronounced “Mickel-mas”. Michaelmas term derives … Continue reading →

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Silicon Valley Comes to Oxford Appathon

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

One of the great things about going to school at Oxford is the crazily large amount of activities going on at anytime. There is even a joke that Oxford students are tested on their ability to fit in a large … Continue reading →

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1st Week -Oct 9-15, 2011

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

Acada begins! With Freshers’ week now out of the week, work proper started this week. I had 4 core courses spread between Monday-Friday each week; Challenges in Global Health, Health Policy and Public Health, Statistical Concepts for Global Health, and … Continue reading →

Posted in College, Education, Michaelmas, Oxford | Tagged Debate, Formal dinner, Matriculation, Merton, oxford, Union | 2 Comments

Global Health for Dummies: What everyone deserves to know

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

It’s been a great time so far in the Global Health Science Program here at Oxford. I am privileged to be in class with 24 other very smart and highly achieving young people from thirteen different countries. While the class … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Global Health, Oxford | Tagged and health science program., british heart foundation, Education, global health, health economics research, health promotion research, medical sciences division, oxford | 1 Comment

An Introduction to Oxford’s Collegiate System

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

One of the new aspects of life at Oxford that I have had to adjust to is the role that the college plays in the life of the student. Not being familiar with the collegiate system, I had not put … Continue reading →

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Why are you getting a degree in Global Health?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

Why do you need a third Masters degree? You mean you left a job in an oil company to go back to school? Are you a doctor? How does your past education and experience tie in with this degree? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Afropreneurship, Education, Global Health, Innovation, Nigeria, Oxford, Social Enterprise | Tagged Africa, apple, business, commerce, Education, energy, Health, Innovation, inspiration, motivation, oxford, rice, steven jobs, technology | 4 Comments

Tweets from Rome: Weaning Africa off Aid; One Enterprise at at Time

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

In response to my recent call in the Huffington Post for less focus on Aid to Africa, and rather an increase in support for investments and enterprise, there were a lot of cynical comments, and other more respectful responses. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Afropreneurship, cross pollination, Education, Harambe, Innovation, Investment, Nigeria, Rome, Social Enterprise, social venture capital, Vatican | Tagged Africa, aid, cross pollination, Harambe, humanitarian disasters, italy., rome, social venture capital, twitter | 2 Comments

God Bless America, God Help Africa! – Of Rome, Afropreneurship, and Lost Passports

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Idris Ayodeji Bello

September 1, 2011 was not meant to be like any other day prior to it. Even I knew that, and had eagerly awaited the day. After all, it was going to be the first day of my post-Chevron career. After … Continue reading →