Adekunle Ayodele

Founder, Fostr & Mixle | Ex-Meta, Ex-Cisco

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

What does your next version require?

Not just ambition.

Runway.

Time. Money. Skills. Better habits. Stronger relationships. A clearer plan.

Funding your next version is not only about cash.

Sometimes it’s community.

What are you building now to support what comes next?

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

Keep moving.

Some answers only show up after you start.

A conversation becomes a friendship.
A friendship becomes an opportunity.
An opportunity becomes a new chapter.

Lesson learned:

Clarity often follows motion.

Not the other way around.

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.”

Sitting with this one this week.

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

What do you want to be remembered for?

Not the titles.
Not the accomplishments.
Not the flaws.

I hope to be remembered as someone who made others better, brought joy, and stayed grounded in faith—knowing this life is temporary.

Your turn.

#WhatMattersMost #LifeReflections

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

They didn’t see me—until they needed me.
And that’s okay.

Whether on the field or in the workplace, being overlooked isn’t the end.
It’s often the setup for your moment.

The real question is:
Will you be ready when your name is finally called?

#BeReady #LeadershipLessons

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

Not everyone will see the vision — and that’s okay.
Build anyway.
#KeepPushing

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

Early into a new role, my manager said:
“What got you here won’t get you there.”

I didn’t get it then.
Now, it’s my mantra.

That promotion wasn’t just a win—it was a pivot.

Growth is uncomfortable—but necessary.

#GrowthMindset #LeadershipJourney

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Put your mask on first—then help others.
A little reminder to check in with yourself today.
Follow for more reflections that hit.

#SelfCare #LifeLessons #LeadershipMindset

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

Check out my latest article: Part #3 – The Mixle Evolution: A Pivot, a Pause, and a Comeback https://t.co/ruevPPUmRB via @LinkedIn

[Fostr @WeAreFostr]

Some opportunities are too good to keep to yourself! Tag a friend who should be in Fostr, if they don’t join, well… they owe you coffee!😉

[Fostr @WeAreFostr]

Ready to level up your network without the awkwardness? 🔥
Networking isn’t about collecting contacts—it’s about building real relationships. The Networking Playbook is your chance to:
✅ Connect with fellow Africans in Big Tech 🌍

[Fostr @WeAreFostr]

🌟 Welcome to Fostr!
A space for Africans with Big Tech experience and select allies to connect, collaborate, and lead the way.

🚀 Together, we’re building a community of innovators, changemakers, and visionaries.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s get started! 💡

[dave payne @davempayne]

Advice for founders talking w/ investors. @ckevinliu says, “investors are professional story listeners.” Imagine that you heard 3 pitches every day for new restaurant ideas, but you only wrote 3 checks per year. Besides the quality of the team, what would you look for to invest?

[TechCrunch @TechCrunch]

The Founder Institute's VC Lab is a free training program for budding venture capitalists https://t.co/5A8bma8ZNb by @anthonyha

[RoseGardenConsulting @RGCSales]

Repetition does build habit. This is true. However, repetitive behavior without improving what didn’t work the first time is only going to result in the same outcome.

Test. Analyze the results. Make adjustments. And test again.

Don’t drive yourself insane for no reason.

[Adekunle Ayodele @aiayodele]

@Sherrell_Dorsey Are you open to collaborating with me on launching a new tech product/service and providing seed funding/development to early stage startups? Happy to discuss further via WebEx.

[Adam Asher @adam_asher]

Don’t forget to live.

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

Every Wednesday during #BlackHistoryMonth, we will be honoring and recognizing African American icons that have positively impacted the Braves organization.

Learn more about this week's icons: https://t.co/3tN53Sa820

[Perkstra @perkstra]

They say #breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We say a great #steak and #eggshash is. Try it today @first.watch #foodie #atlanta

[Jayla Henry @jaylabrenae]

His first time being able to recognize snow😭❄️