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ABOUT THE ISRAEL OGUNDIPE (TIO) INITIATIVE

Starting a Business gives you a Leverage

The Israel Ogundipe Initiative is a social enterprise established to inspire young people to start business and also providing them with the necessary resources to be successful business owners.

It was established to eliminate young people's dependency mentality and to facilitate an independent mindset which is nurutured through the ownership and management of a business.

Stimulate Independent Mindset

Provide Fundings for StartUps

Provide Technological Platforms

Nurture a Community of Practice

THE ISRAEL OGUNDIPE INITIATIVE

Who We Are & Our Story

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our mission and vision

I am envisioned to help young people overcome the major life obstacles hindering them from living the best of their lives.

I am pursuing this by leading a generation of young business owners, stimulating independent mindset in them, and providing them with necessary resources to be successful business owners.

Velma P. Hawkins

Israel Ogundipe

Founder

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Our Vision

Our History

Our Goals

Our Vision

Our History

Our Goals

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Recently asked questions

Some Frequently Asked Questions

We help young people chart the course of their lives and become successful through an independent mindset orientation and business ownership mentality formation.

How can TIO Initiatives help me start my own business as a young entrepreneur?

Our initial touch point with every young people is the point of mind-shift which we often pursue through our various bootcamps, webinars, and mentorship programmes. Having experienced these programmes, we would expect you to have an idea at some point, and depending on how convincing your ideas are, we would provide you with necessary resources such as funding and or technological platforms within our available offerings. Finally, we will admit you to our community of practice where you get to collaborate/network with other professionals in a bid to ensure your business become sustainable.

What makes TIO Initiatives different from other entrepreneurship support programs?

The Israel Ogundipe Initiatives is not some skill acquisition programme or school where participants acquire some vocational or soft skills. It is a social enterprise established to inspire young people to become self-sustaining and to provide them with the necessary resources to become sustainable. We are a community of change agents adopting various strategic means to achieve the vision of helping young people live impactful lives through the creation of businesses.

Is TIO Initiatives only for tech startups, or do you support businesses in other industries?

Absolutely! The Israel Ogundipe Initiatives is committed to supporting young entrepreneurs across a diverse range of industries. While we recognize the importance of technology, our programs are not exclusive to tech startups. Whether you're interested in fashion, food, sustainability, or any other sector, our resources and mentorship are tailored to accommodate a wide array of business ideas. Our goal is to provide a supportive ecosystem that nurtures innovative means to starting a business and becoming self-sustaining as young people regardless of the industry or sector.

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At TIO Initiatives, we believe in the power of collective action and community engagement. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization, driving positive change and making a lasting impact. No matter what you can do, there is a space for you.

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