EC YOUNG MASTERS
EC Young Masters is an Entrepreneur Country monthly feature which showcases the work of some of the best entrepreneurs and innovators in the UK who are under the age of 30 (which we call the EC Young Masters Community). Our panel of judges will each week be introducing our readers to three of Britain’s most talented and exciting young entrepreneurs.
Kelly Dolan
Kelly Dolan holds the position of Editor at Entrepreneur Country, having previously worked as a freelance journalist for Bauer Media. Kelly has also assisted and provided speeches and workshops for The Urban Scholars Programme.
Rhea Sethi
Rhea Sethi manages events and business development at Entrepreneur Country. She has gained a plethora of
experience in the events and
recruitment sectors, working for the likes of KPMG and Morgan Stanley.
Arnold Sarfo-Kantanka, 26 Founder of Me FiRi Ghana and The WAM Campaign Twitter: @Me_FiRi-Ghana/@WAMCampaign
1. Give us an elevator pitch for your companies Through Me FiRi Ghana and The WAM Campaign we provide award winning products, platforms and services that connect the Diaspora with Ghana and provide accessible avenues for individuals to develop, invest and support one of Africa’s and the wider world’s fastest growing economies.
2. How did your entrepreneurial journey begin?
When I was 17 I was riding the bus to Sixth Form and it was about 7:45am. The bus drove past East Croydon station, where I saw people rushing into
the station not smiling, cold, rushing to the platforms and dressed in their work suits. It was at that moment that I thought there must be more to life than doing that for the rest of my days. I do respect and feel that lifestyle is required for people and we as a community, but for me on that day a seed was planted and my entrepreneurial journey began...
3. Where do you see your company in 5 years? I see myself as a Business Ambassador at large for Ghana, channeling investment into the country. I also see myself taking my public speaking ability more seriously and teaching leadership principles across Africa and what is deemed now the emerging markets.
4. What is the best advice you’ve been given?
Entrepreneur and speaker Julian Hall was the first mentor I had who gave me his time and really helped me to focus. He said “Focus on one thing, be known for it, expand your network and grow from there.” Another great piece of advice came from Caleb Tumfu, who told me; “Business is not necessarily about money, but value. When you or someone else understands the value one brings, money will not be an issue.” These words changed my approach to business and life as a whole.
52 entrepreneurcountry Julie Meyer
Julie Meyer is one of Europe’s leading champions of
entrepreneurs. With
over 20 years investment and advisory experience helping start-up businesses, she is the well-known founder & CEO of Ariadne Capital and a dragon on BBC’s Online Dragons Den.
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