Olu Ogunbi

Co-Founder, Chapman Beverages, LLC

Olu identifies marketing opportunities for the development of potential activations for Las Gidi, a flagship line inspired by the Nigerian Chapman drink. Olu volunteers his time serving food with the local Salvation Army.

When did you start your current job?

October 8, 2021

What is your main role at your company?

I am responsible for building brand relevance and influencing business planning by identifying marketing opportunities that lead to the development and build-out of potential activations for the Las Gidi brand—our flagship line inspired by the Nigerian Chapman drink.

What is your number one career accomplishment or highlight?

Reconnecting with my Co-Founder/ Angel investor, Shegun Otulana.

How are you involved in your community?

I volunteer my time to serve food at the Salvation Army.

What is your key to success?

Having and developing a growth mindset. I developed my growth mindset by having a set of core values that I have used as a framework for identifying, pursuing, and achieving challenges. By seeking out and experiencing challenges I have stretched my comfort zone.

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