Big moves every Tuesday! We’re dropping the Business Edition of Financially Incorrect where we have honest convos with the people behind the brands. First up: @BobbyGadhia of PC World. From selling computers in college to building a tech empire. First episode drops Tuesday.
He built a tech empire. Then lost everything.
In '94, Bobby Gadhia quit a 15K job, started selling laptops from his bedroom & built PC World into an 800M biz. But he lost it all; company, marriage, everything.
The Finance Mafia: Inside the Capital Club Think raising capital is about numbers and pitches?
https://t.co/6pempMmzQt
Think again! There’s a secret club—one that controls the money, the deals, and even the failures. This is the finance mafia, and they don’t play fair. In this episode, we expose the gatekeepers who decide which dreams get funded and which are left to wither.
Behind every major success, there’s often a hidden financier, a puppet master, or a group with a vested interest. We’ll hear from entrepreneurs who discovered, sometimes too late, that getting capital often means giving up control. These aren't just investors; they're power players with their own agendas. ,
If you thought you could make it on grit alone, this episode will be your wake-up call. Money may talk, but in African business, it also decides, demands, and dictates. Buckle up—this is a wild look at the finance underworld.
1. Michael Macharia – HOST - Representing Technology & IT
/ mikemachariaponea
2. Christine Oseko -Lawyer
/ christine-ouma-oseko-611780112
Her take around experience having to deal with situations involving investors /founders where things fall apart
3. Edwin Dande - real estate developer LinkedIn profile / edwin-dande
He has had to battle with fighting the capital gatekeepers ,regulators etc
4. Bobbie Gadhia -serial entrepreneur who has failed and started again LinkedIn profile / bobby-gadhia-7177553
Session Breakdown
Podcast Discussion (2–3 hours), covering:
1️.Laying the Foundation – The ‘Why’ – 15 Min
2️. Individual Experience – Personal journey and relevance -1 hour
3️. Critical Thinking & Exploratory Discussion – The ‘What’ – 45 Min
4️. Insights & Practical Takeaways – The ‘How’ -30 Min
@ehdande@ChristineOseko@foundersbattlle@BobbyGadhia