Hiring Great Talent on a Budget
This week's guest
Abimbola Adebakin
Abimbola Adebakin is the Founder and CEO of Advantage Health Africa, a healthtech company improving access to affordable, quality medicines across Nigeria through digital platforms, pharmacy networks, and last-mile delivery solutions.
A pharmacist and entrepreneur, she leads ventures including myMedicines, myPharmacy, and Advantage Pharma, focused on strengthening healthcare access and pharmaceutical distribution.
Her work has been supported and recognized by organizations such as Google, Bayer Foundation, IFC, and the World Economic Forum.
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About This episode
In this episode, Lola Masha speaks with Abimbola Adebakin, Founder of Advantage Health Africa, on how startups can hire and retain great talent without big budgets. They explore what truly motivates top talent beyond salary, the risks of “cheap” hires, and how to use equity, responsibility, and growth opportunities to attract the right people. The conversation also highlights when to invest in experience, avoid desperation hires, and build strong teams that can scale with the business.
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