The Founders Live Podcast
Oct 7, 2019
001 - AK Ikwuakor of Elete Styles: What's The Connection Between Athletics and Entrepreneurship
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Nick Hughes talks with AK Ikwuakor of Elete Styles about startup life, his new company Elete Styles, transitioning from Athlete to Entrepreneur and under-represented founders.
AK was the winner of a recent Founders Live Boston event.
https://www.eletestyles.com/
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