Ajilogba Aishat: Redefining the Nigerian “Broke Student” Narrative
Many students see surviving university as managing allowances carefully and waiting for the next alert from home. This reality is...
Success Stories
The First-Class Founder: Building a Brand While Studying Law
Ifeoluwa-Afolabi-Tanto-Scents-Founder In the world of student entrepreneurship, we often hear about the "glamour" of running a business. But if you...
Jesutofunmi Oniyide: Winning Red Bull Basement with a Simple but Powerful Idea
When Jesutofunmi Oniyide stood out among over 3,000 applicants to win the Red Bull Basement Nigeria competition, it wasn’t just...
Marvellous Itsuokor: Securing ₦50M FG Grant for AI Startup Built in Weeks
A Covenant University student is turning a fast-built idea into a high-potential startup after securing ₦50 million in funding from...
Adebayo Azeezat: Building Enny Cakes from a Pot to a Brand
Adebayo Azeezat Eniola, a final-year Accounting student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) At The Student Entrepreneur (TSE), we believe...
Isidinma Nnamdi (Flowers): Telling Stories Across Every Creative Form
Isidinma Nnamdi believes that creativity is not limited to one path. She describes herself as a multidisciplinary storyteller, moving across...
Easton Dana: Scaling 13 Failures into a $2M Startup Empire
Easton Dana did not just want a business; he wanted a revolution. After launching 13 companies that didn't make a...
From Craft Fairs to Tank: The $1.5M Science of Scale
Two founders. One creative mission. $1.5M in revenue. From NYC souvenir shops to a $150,000 Shark Tank deal, Susana Chen...
The Science of Soldering: How Sivan Katzav Built Liana Faith Boutique
Sivan Katzav started her jewelry-making business at 13-years-old, and has navigated filing taxes and entrepreneurial responsibilities. Photo courtesy of Sivan...
From Tailoring Lessons to a Fashion Brand: How Deyon Built R Through Skill and Persistence
Business ideas do not always start with formal plans or funding. Sometimes, they begin with a skill learned early in...
