ADESOLA AKINDELE

2023, we made it! 2022 was a trip and during my annual break, I rested and did nothing! Yep, and it was hard but necessary. I took the time to think about the next phase of my life and how I wanted to truly make an impact on this world.

 

It's official, one of our patents at HyGear Technologies got granted. It is truly amazing to be in the same space as others before me, especially women. The Life Sciences industry didn't see us coming, and that's the thing about being under-estimated. Now I will be transitioning from HyGear to Keeping It Clean Global Inc, a non-profit set on increasing access to sustainable technology to address and close the global hygiene gap.

 

At Rise Urban Nation, we published a 90-day journal and a coffee table book. We also launched our workshop to support social innovators and professionals in the social impact space.

 

More Media Tech my creative home for the past 7 years, has been acquired by Equilibrium Startup Labs in the USA. It was bittersweet however the best part of my entrepreneurial journey is letting go in order for a new phase to start. Equilibrium Startup Labs is developing SteppingStones, a web and mobile app to help founders find resources locally.

 

I am excited about what 2023 has to bring and I plan to command the year by retiring from my 22-year run as a serial entrepreneur to focus on social innovation and impact activities. You can catch me on Rise Urban Nation Podcast and as a speaker or guest lecturer in colleges to promote social entrepreneurship.

 

Here's to another marvelous year!