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Kola Oyeneyin

CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Opportunik Global Fund (OGF)

Kola Oyeneyin, a seasoned investor and faith-driven entrepreneur, is on a mission to reduce wealth inequality and unlock Africa's prosperity. With expertise cutting across finance, technology, investment, insurance, economic policy, and leadership, Kola possesses a unique talent for building nascent ideas from concepts to formidable business structures that create visible & lasting impact. Over the last 15 years, he has pioneered many 'firsts' in Nigeria's business landscape, including the coworking and insurance technology (Insur Tech) industries; through Venia Group - a venture creation and development company he founded & led.

Most recently, he developed a new and innovative financing structure for Africa's creative industry, funding "The Black Book," Africa's most successful movie on Netflix.

Kola currently serves as the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Opportunik Global Fund
(OGF), a multi-million dollar fund, specializing in alternative investments and impact-driven deal creation, with offices in Mauritius, Nigeria, the Cayman Islands, and Kenya.

Beyond his professional commitments, Kola is passionate about building people. Through platforms such as: The Adullam Nation, K.O. Circle (for Gen Zs), and Believers in Business Network, Kola develops young people into leaders with values and substance.
He is a Harvard Alumnus, an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow, recognized as one of "The Most Influential People of African Descent" - by MIPAD and 'Founder of One of the Companies to Inspire Africa' - by The London Stock Exchange Group. Kolawole is a devoted husband and father, and a man of faith