Serial Web3 Founder: Hanu Agbodje, Founder & CEO of Patricia, Glover and more.

Founded in August 2017, Patricia harnesses the power of cryptocurrency to create alternative solutions to financial infrastructure, digital payments and global E-commerce. Hanu, the founder and CEO says on Linkedin "I am bootstrapping Patricia to a trillion-dollar valuation, ushering the world into a digital age, doing the most with a strong team, building amazing products that would impact lives, and sharing lollipop moments."
This episode of #FoundersConnect would easily become your favourite yet. Hanu shares his story - from growing up in Warri to starting and failing 13 businesses while at Uniport and then moving to Lagos and unintentionally starting Patricia.
00:00 - intro
1:07 Growing up
7:51 Meeting Cryptocurrency for the first time
10:48 How Patricia Started
23:25 How Patricia became the tech startup it is right now
26:49 200+ employees at Patricia
27:59 Hanu shares how he comes up with ideas
37:05 The effect BBNaija advertising on Patricia’s growth
38:45 The biggest challenge building Patricia so far
41:20 With the regulations in the country, his plans for Patricia - expansion et al
45:53 Asides from crypto and fashion, what other industry is Hanu playing in?
47:30 Hanu's love for Cars and Travelling
48:31 Hanu's typical day as CEO of Patricia
49:38 His top three entrepreneurship advice
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[@oduwoleabimbola6126]

And these are what I learnt: 1. Don't stop because you failed once 2. Be crazy about your vision, people don't need to understand it and you can't help their incomprehension 😏 3. READ BOOKS! 4. You don't have to implement every advice or ideas coming from people. Stick to your plan. 5. Document every idea that comes to your mind. 6. There's always a solution to the problem you're facing. Think! Also your Problem can be a source of income for you. Think! 7. Take reasonable risk! 8. People will tear you down, mock you, when you're trying to do the most but see past the negativities. 9. IT IS POSSIBLE! 10. BIM will be the word richest lady. Thank you Hanu❤️ Thank you Peace itimi❤️

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching 🥳🥳🥳

[@worukaijeoma4961]

I love you already Bim. Go girll

[@kizitoisibor9693]

Hanu employed me and i’ll say working at patricia is what has helped me so far to the level i am today, cos as at when i got the job i never knew anything about Bitcoin, and he didn’t lie when he said when employers come for interview and they see him on slippers and dreads they turn back, i didn’t turn back cos i was only inspired when i got to know he was the owner of patricia, you might call him a small boy but his brains are bigger than you can imagine. It was a pleasure working with him during my time at Patricia. Keep doing the most 💯

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Amazing!🔥🔥

[@neiluko8925]

Who else watched this after they were announced as the headline sponsors of S6 BBN🔥🔥💯 Growth

[@Entergalactic]

He was an headline last yr too

[@dvc6256]

Our generation tend to forget that success is a process.. he’s one of the few exceptions. Amazing interview! Youths in Nigeria are really capable if given the opportunity

[@emmanuelezele7281]

we will create that opportunity....1f you wait ...we will wait till eternity

[@nathanbrown3522]

Absolutely true

[@stevejobless]

I found clarity here. This convo will be on my repeat list💯. Thank you Peace for bringing Hanu on the show😘

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching. 🎉

[@iwualakizittochukwuebuka9081]

I don't think I have ever watched an interview till d end in my life but this was totally worth it. I'm inspired to the core. Hanu I know u may not see this but for this interview you have really changed my mind set and helped me through what I'm going through rn. Thanks a lot. I really look forward to doing big business with you in person

[@elitebrothers8315]

This is so far the best inspirational talk I have watched this year. I see Clarity, Confidence and Consistency at work.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching

[@sofolahanpraise3469]

Dp

[@mukhtararuwa2627]

This the best video you have ever made, pls drop a sequal...

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you😎

[@ehmaugbogo]

This is a day after Christmas 8:45 am. The second of his interview I'm watching today. I'm writing this because I feel it's a marking point. This is the message I need for 2022 and beyond. Thanks Hanu for sharing your story. And thanks Peace. This got into my bones.

[@akikiaovie]

Bro is a peak entrepreneur has all the attributes the most mind boggling for me was for the fact he didnt have any technical background and he was able to organize a hackathon to develop his platform and scale operations... hearing his story on the other interview i watched he talk about that part but thanfully he made mention here. proudly urhobo!

[@nneehdavidchile6092]

Badman with the benzo... the best interview so far.... the young entrepreneur CEO gives a better vibes

[@bigdave2229]

My God... It is POSSIBLE. This came home to me.

[@geraldonyia398]

I watched this until the end and I'm really inspired by your amazing mindset. I will put this down here that someday in the nearest future. I will have an opportunity to sit with you, shake hands and talk about tech and crypto in Africa and that day will be the biggest day of my life because you inspired me.

[@loveisraeljesusfirst2272]

This guy is simply amazing...lots of lessons to learn from Hanu. Building such a great empire in Nigeria is truly amazing. This is the best founder I've listened to in the series.

[@victorabiola9170]

You need to do a sequel please. The way Hanu talks alone is inspiring. I’ve seen the video 2 times all over already. Thank you for bringing him.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Hahaha! Sometime

[@victorabiola9170]

@@PeaceItimiofficial Hahaha. Still waiting. 😂😎

[@queencyntoko4633]

Congratulations Hanu , you're a guru. You successfully leveraged on the common word NETWORK. You successfully located the right people to grow ur idea. You are a risk bearer, there's just a lot to deduce from this conversation. All I can say is congratulations bro, ride on.

[@opeserah7225]

I learnt a lot from this interview.. the way he talks gives me the vibe of silent confidence.. guys doing the most but choosing to maintain a low profile=BIGVIBE . and I know he’ll keep thriving, not even Nigeria will be able to stop his greatness , Welldone Hanu

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@sellysamddy8799]

I’m back again and again and again argh it never gets old.😩

[@emmanuelezele7281]

i have been waiting for this guy......thank you itimi.... God bless you...keep the good work going

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@oluwaborisoyele]

This is the real talk...I am not into crypto anyway but I just love the vibes all through the conversation. His experiences were quite motivating. Thanks Peace for bringing him on board🙏🥰 Good to have you Hanu 🙌🙌🙌

[@eyimofeagbeyi6155]

I love Hanu's confidence. Watched this 4am this morning and i'm just happy...i dunno why

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Awww! Thank you for watching.

[@kingslj]

Good interview & I like how you Nigerians basically support one another despite the government saying regulation issue mentioned in the interview. Blessings!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Blessings to you too

[@Alex-dt3nx]

Bra! this dude is a positive risk taker. I also love how the interviewer listens and ask questions. Dude is worth $30 million choi! 🙆🏿‍♂️

[@ossaigraceo9025]

This interview is actually moving me to tears because i have really wasted time on things that really do not matter. I wish i had this information broken in bit before now. Nevertheless, I'm going to start all over again and i am going to succeed this time with God on my side. Thank you @interviewer.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

It's never, ever too late to start. You really just have to start. Rooting for you

[@emmanueleze8782]

I'm also gonna tag this my best interview so far... Just love hanu vibe u know... Young CEOs are dope. Thanks peace

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@victoriaoagboghidi2921]

Honestly #FoundersConnect has become a place of clarity for me. It really does make sense now, Hanu is indeed a visionary leader. Thank you Peace

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

I'm so glad 🤗 Thank you for watching.

[@atoproductionsforreal]

I've listen to this story twice on two different channels, It is so inspirational

[@mabelntefre4321]

Same here

[@eyimofeagbeyi6155]

Even the craziest of ideas is possible!!!

[@danichaniche]

My God! This video blew my mind. See how young he is. If he can do it, by the grace of God, I can do it too

[@kingsleyugwudinso4760]

I so much love his vibe, would love to meet him one day. Keep doing the most, Hanu 👍

[@collinsushi1155]

I've repeated this video 6 times. Quite inspiring

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Awww! Thank you for watching.

[@adekunleadenigbagbe269]

I don't even know where to start from in showing how much this showed clarity and it's really inspiring. Wishing Patrica the best going forward and thank Hanu for not holding anything back. This is what alot of us need right now. Alot of founders don't share their stories in detail to help people understand how they get from point A to B but this is really clear and everyone can connect. Thank you once again for bringing him onboard and for this great interview. Make I sha go check Patricia website biko if vacancy dey oooo😀😀, cos na this kin great mind fit inspire person....😀👏

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching Adekunle

[@danielnwankwo3807]

This is one of the best interviews have ever watched, I learn a lot from this thanks for bringing in Hanu, and hope to see more young founders

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@omninspire]

One word - powerful. Thanks for being a blessing.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

🙏🙏🙏

[@adamganiyu9017]

This conversation is top-notch. Thanks for inviting great minds

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching Adam

[@nkanugodswill6301]

Wow.... I'm so motivated by this interview Peace. And determined never to give up. If Hanu failed at 13 businesses and then succeeded, I'll keep trying too. I'll never give up!!! Thanks for doing this Peace. God bless you

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Yaaas! That's the spirit

[@sanniametu6187]

Love the energy, love the vibes!!! certainly not a waste of time. Thanks Peace for unwrapping invaluable nuggets from Hanu. Anything is possible 🚀🚀🚀🔥

[@ebere_the_great]

Watching this 1am and I'm just smiling. Everyone has a story. He's such a cool guy with so much positive energy and I love it!

[@olaoyesamuel1616]

1am here too

[@thekenndubisi]

You didn't lie - this is easily the best interview yet. Didn't skip an entire minute. Well done Hanu and thank you Peace 🚀

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Yayyy! Glad you love it! Thank you for watching.

[@samsonjunior1288]

Wow…one hour has never felt so short. I really wish this interview didn’t end. Hanu is a whole lot of vibes, inspiration, motivation, hardwork, believe, everything positive and overwhelming. I’m a big fan and I hope to meet him soon. I love the Patricia brand and I’d love to be a part of it. I’m no tech guru but I’ve got a mind boggling idea and vision I believe Hanu would key into. It’s never been done before and seeing that Hanu is a lover of new ideas and initiatives I’d most definitely love to sell this one to him. And hopefully he buys it and we create magic for a lifetime.

[@chisomfrank9203]

I think this has to be one of my best episodes of founders connect and I've watched all.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@90Ugochukwu]

Thank you so much Peace for this amazing interview. Thanks Hanu for being so real, humble and open too. Peace, please consider inviting UGOCHUKWU ARONU of Xend Finance to one of your sessions... He's also disrupting the crypto space in Nigeria and globally

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@kito_sports]

so inspirational, i wish to tell my story one day like this after watching this at midnight. it's POSSIBLE

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

👏👏

[@silasdahunsi563]

This guy is legit. Respect!

[@ganajoshuadanlami]

thank you peace for this segment, i love your page, it's my new netflix now, might blow your mind just blew my mind 😂

[@daniellanwachukwu8458]

Absolutely loved this video! Realistic .. the kind of motivation we need. Thank you Peace and Hanu

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@lekeademo_]

I don't normally comment. But hey, Peace, this is just what I needed

[@nnaemekaatueyi9307]

One day I’m gonna do great business with Hanu, and come back to this comment. It’s done ✔️ 🙏🏿

[@olatundeolanipekun8188]

Hanu's story blow my mind(Mo fo!), peace thanks for #FoundersConnect #ItsPossible

[@akintadetemitope399]

You can't just watch this interview without getting inspired. Hanu literally started from nothing and here he is. A proof to all the Nigerian Youths that you can be young and successful at the same time. Can't wait for the sequel

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

🤩🤩🤩

[@beyondbrainz]

This interview left me in awe. It is indeed possible( if you pout your mind to it). I am super inspired. Let's get it !

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Yayyyy! Go get it!

[@chiddtv]

One day I'll be here too😇 Very inspiring

[@gbadamson]

it has been exhilarating, start up entrepreneurs can connect... Nice work Itimi, the content here has so far worth my search

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching. 👌

[@victoradedokun5878]

Such a brilliant interview. So much wisdom packed into 1 hour!

[@osakpolorrichard7861]

This interview is a big motivation for me, God bless you more Hanu. Am always searching about you on google lol this interview just give me clarity of how ur journey of success started God bless you.

[@oliyidepaul]

Peace Itimi is such a good listener and her questions are just top-notch. Mama, u be correct vibes.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Eyyyy! 🔥 Thank you!

[@emekaani8873]

Thank you for this episode Peace, I watched it twice 🤪 lots of lessons to pick up from his startup story.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching

[@johngomez892]

This will be a life changing video for me. I'm speaking it into existence.

[@ominigbo]

I love this interview, I learnt alot! How you managed to Keep pushing to get to this stage was mind-blowing! This interview was so simple and inspiring! Kudos !!!

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@simisolasolola415]

My first comment on KZbin. This is way beyond inspirational, Thanks Peace

[@muyiwalagos]

This is solid. Well done Peace and Hanu.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@jeffreyiguodala2708]

Enjoyed this interview thoroughly.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Glad you did! Thank you for watching.

[@ifedee_vmw]

i am so shedding tears. thank you Peace. Bless Hanu

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@akandeoluwafemi3633]

This has got to be the most inspiring video have watched in my entire life

[@dynamic_damian]

This was all I needed right now, It was really an outstanding conversation. And I'm taking it in.

[@Bennyfada09]

So inspirational. More Grace. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@successareeveso]

This is Beautiful!!. The Process, is something! Amazingggg, Thank you so much for this interview.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching. 🤗

[@hamzarilwanu6361]

This guy is so real mehn 👏

[@abdulmuizzkelani3760]

This is the best have watched so far, he was so real

[@omegaisafrican5285]

Thank you Hanu fejiro, you changed my life. #Motivationmanifestation

[@segunmanuel]

i enjoyed watching this and i think many others did too

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@amiasyaska8447]

The whole interview was perfect and very motivational . The last minutes of advice were the best♥️♥️♥️

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

I'm glad you loved it

[@anuosunkoya7645]

I wished for the video to never end.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

You can watch again 🤓🤓

[@lekandar4889]

Such an inspiration. keep up the good work peace itimi, God bless you

[@sendbriefapp4397]

My best interview here.....watched it like 2.5 times already

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

aawww. keep watching. watch the ads too o

[@oyinaija8231]

Great guy! Big ups for this, Peace.

[@somiari]

Great interview Peace. Thanks for sharing. Hanu is more than an inspiration 💙

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@ejemasgreat5563]

I must say I really enjoyed this video this should be amongst my best video ever seen on KZbin so far I really learnt alot😊🤗

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Glad you did!

[@keltalztv]

This was all i needed to rekindle my dead passion for tech. Thank you for this, it was worth the time

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Amazing!!

[@segunplay]

Beautiful, just found this channel. And this is the way to channel a thought towards a goal. Thanks Peace.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Welcome!! Thank you for watching

[@Gmkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk]

Fejiro Hanu's story is really inspiring!!!!!!

[@didyouknow2754]

I really enjoyed watching this interview. And I feel so motivated. 😊

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@Dynamictvc]

I enjoyed it. Thanks for bringing this interview to me

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching!🥳

[@ogokekachi.8091]

I am a new fan of Hanu. Inspired

[@chisomfelix9535]

Thanks peace for your channel, I promise you, I an going to be amongst the greats, you arr a part of this greatness... anyway, pls help me keep tabs on Patricia incubator for young people, arigato.

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

I'd try. Need to do a sequel with Hanu

[@paulikele4548]

God bless you for doing these Peace. God bless you. Talk soon

[@emmanuelowolabi12]

Do the most. It's possible! 🚀

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Indeed!

[@oladimejioladele]

This is amazing and interesting. Thank you Peace and Hanu

[@famuyiwaiyanuoluwa2858]

Wow 100 books! ... I'm inspired!

[@nessrinlarbi8727]

Such as an inspiration I am not an entrepreneurial type I am more into creating ,organizing and designing. I hope I have my breakthrough too Big ups🙏🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@geekmaros]

Favourite Episode so far on FoundersConnect also looking at the fact that I had an interview with Patricia but didn't make it to the next round. Proud to see how far Patricia has grown and the mindset of Hanu is just so mind-blowing Thanks for this EP Peace... This is 🔥

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@oluwamayowaadebisi9019]

Awesome and inspiring interview...Weldone Peace...this guy is just so real man

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching 🎉

[@oluwamayowaadebisi9019]

Yeah, you're welcome.

[@evandaniyel9388]

This guy I can't say much but nice one doing the much!🏅

[@kossynifemigold]

wow, such an inspiration story. wow Hanu I'm just wow.

[@emmanuelugwuoke967]

I'm sold on this guy. You can literally work for him for free! He has great auras

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

He definitely does have great Aura. Great guy

[@francischuks7455]

Thank You so Much

[@victoronwe8488]

Thank you Itimi..❤️

[@toluwalaseawoderu523]

Toluwalase, do the most! Patricia🙌

[@toluwalaseawoderu523]

Read books! Learn from Hanu

[@uzomayegodike5678]

So much inspiration 💯💯💯

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

💃🏽

[@bobdylan6145]

This interview is priceless. Thanks Peace

[@inyangette]

Peace I really want to thank you for doing this. I really love Hanu's story.

[@2ndsonmedia]

Thanks Peace for this interview

[@PeaceItimiofficial]

Thank you for watching.