Here’s how Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson got out of her own way to raise $1.4 million and co-found Black Women Talk Tech

Power of Why with Naomi Haile

“Everyone thinks you're competing with them, but you're really in competition with yourself.”

She raised $1.4 million and co-founded Black Women Talk Tech along the way. Today, Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson wants to help you get out of your own way.

From banking executive to tech founder, Esosa has learned the power of community. With Black Women Talk Tech and Roadmap to Billions, she unites Black women tech and scalable business founders across the United States to bridge critical knowledge gaps — helping them grow their business and build independent wealth, establishing legacies that can change the world.

We caught up with Esosa to find out how she pivoted from the conservative world of finance to tech, and why self-awareness and failing forward are the key to success.

This episode is for you if:

• You want to build something that serves your community
• You’re eager to transition into tech
• You feel like you’re getting in your own way
• You’re hungry for insights on how to launch your business

Connect with Esosa

• Esosa’s LinkedIn: Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson
• Black Women Talk Tech’s Website: www.blackwomentalktech.com
• Black Women Talk Tech Twitter: @BWTalkTech
• Black Women Talk Tech’s Instagram: @blackwomentalktech
• Black Women Talk Tech’s LinkedIn: Black Women Talk Tech

Connect with Naomi

• Website: naomihaile.com
• Instagram: @naomiahaile
• Twitter: @naomiathaile
• LinkedIn: Naomi Haile

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Invest Ottawa. We teamed up to produce this special series in celebration of AccelerateOTT, Ottawa’s flagship entrepreneurial conference.

Visit www.accelerateott.ca to learn more.