
← Venture Valley18 Jun · 12 min
Sim Shagaya Reveals How He Chooses Billion-Dollar Business Ideas
Sim Shagaya Reveals How He Chooses Billion-Dollar Business Ideas
<p>After building Konga into one of Nigeria's biggest e-commerce companies, Sim Shagaya returned to the idea he had postponed for years—education.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Sim explains why he ignored the critics who said EdTech was a losing business, how ULesson was conceived before Konga, and the framework he uses to identify billion-dollar opportunities. He also shares insights on AI, insurance, regulation, entrepreneurship, and why he believes Nigeria's future is brighter than many people think.</p>