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Interview with Danladi Verheijen
CO-FOUNDER and CEO, VEROD
Lives in: Nigeria
In 2008, Danladi Verheijen co-founded Verod Capital Management, a private equity investment firm focused on West Africa. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz interviewed him about his journey as an investor and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
Topics discussed during the interview include:
The deal that put Verod on the map
Backing Moniepoint, an African unicorn
Why he likes the gym business
His toughest moments as an investor
Long-distance running as a metaphor for business
Watch the full interview below:
