The Billion-Dollar Lie Startups Keep Telling | Sim Shagaya

The Billion-Dollar Lie Startups Keep Telling | Sim Shagaya

June 17, 2026 · 1h 59m · Season 3 · Episode 1

About this episode

Sim Shagaya discusses the myth of billion-dollar valuations in entrepreneurship and emphasizes the importance of sustainable businesses and real value creation.

Are unicorns really the goal?In this episode, Sim Shagaya challenges one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that billion-dollar valuations are the ultimate measure of success.From building Konga and DealDey to founding uLesson and Miva, Sim shares why sustainable businesses, real value creation, and solving meaningful problems matter more than chasing headlines.Watch the full conversation now.#SimShagaya #Entrepreneurship #Startups #BusinessPodcast #AfricanBusiness #FounderStories

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