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April 9, 2024 69 mins
Ep. 43 - Bayo Okusanya, Angel Investor and Founder/Creative Director of NPC Labs, Co Host of Blitzscaling A Startup, Princeton Alumni ABOUT BAYO OKUSANYA: Founder + Creator. Currently building NPC Labs. NPC Labs' mission is to champion creative minds. From diligent workers to thoughtful wanderers and avid explorers—in this ‘verse, the metaverse, and beyond—NPC Labs supports artists’ peace of mind. People-First Angel Investor in numerous startups (see below) Bayo graduated from Princeton University in 2020, where he majored in Philosophy and earned a certificate in Entrepreneurship. Former: first hire at Chaac Ventures​, an early-stage VC fund supporting the next generation of visionary Princeton founders, and leveraging the power of the global Princeton University alumni ecosystem. Investments include FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE), Booster, Overtime, Finalis, Golden.xyz, CreateSafe.io, MIRA Imaging, Limitless Studios, Pixm Security, Skyfront, Paladin, Hiki, Piper, and others. Website: https://www.bayoofficial.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayo_de/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stillearly/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bayo__deFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realbayode NPC Labs: https://www.npclabs.xyz/Podcast: https://www.blitzscaling.fm/ ABOUT THE PODCAST: Welcome to Founder's Ascent. In this podcast, we will explore self improvement, success, and motivation through the stories of Founders. These Founders are not just entrepreneurs who created startups that became successful businesses, but those who founded a new lifestyle, purpose, or mindset that allow them to pursue success, money, and/or fame without sacrificing health or happiness. The journeys of athletes, innovators, philosophers, and creators will inspire discussion between our co-hosts and guests who share their ideas on life. Feel free to Subscribe to get our next episode which airs every Tuesday at 12pm CST. Email foundersascent@gmail.com for all business inquiries (including sponsorship, collaboration, and being a part of our next discussion) Chapters: 0:00:00 Later in This Episode 0:00:44 Introduction 0:01:26 Princeton, Philosophy and Past 0:07:59 How to Get Started Angel Investing 0:11:14 How to Evaluate Startup Investments 0:16:04 B2B Startup Strategy 0:22:18 Startup Investing Trends 0:24:44 Startup Evaluation Practices & Tools 0:28:29 Startup Finances and Budgets 0:32:34 Bayo's People First Approach 0:37:32 Why Teams Fail 0:45:04 Podcast Co Hosting and Networking 0:52:29 What is NPC Labs? 0:59:59 Rapid Fire Learn How to Become an Entrepreneur Learn How to Become a Leader Learn How to Goal Set Learn How to Build Wealth Learn How to Make Money Learn How to Get Rich Learn How to Earn Money While You Sleep Learn How to Live a Life You Love Learn What is Accountability in Business Learn What is Specific Knowledge Learn What is Leverage Learn How to Use Code to Get Rich Learn How to Use Media to Get Rich Learn How to Use Capital to Get Rich Learn How to Use Labor to Get Rich Learn How to Invest Learn How to Think About Business Learn How to Start a Business Learn How to Become Successful Learn How to Accomplish Your Goals Learn How to Become Financially Free Learn How to Coding can Make You Rich Learn How to Get Rich from Your Podcast
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