Navigating business after school | Kwabena Obeng Darko | TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast
Many young graduates dream of starting a business but feel limited by resources or experience. In this inspiring talk, Kwabena Obeng Darko shows how small beginnings can lead to big success.He emphasizes the importance of building self-confidence to trust your vision, knowing your heritage to draw strength and perspective from your history, and learning financial freedom to make smart decisions that grow your business sustainably.Whether you’re just leaving school or planning your first venture, this talk proves that starting small is the first step toward remarkable impact. Kwabena Obeng Darko is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, engineer, and author with diverse interests in fashion retail, construction, and real estate development.
He holds a BSc in Agricultural Engineering from KNUST and an MSc in Bioprocess Engineering from University College Dublin. Passionate about financial literacy and entrepreneurship, he has authored 11 books on business, mindset, and African self-empowerment.
Kwabena shares insights on African dignity, personal development, and real estate through his seminars and digital platforms, OBENG DARKO, on YouTube and Facebook. A frequent guest on TV and radio, he lives in Accra with his wife, Marie, and their children. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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