Charles Okpaleke to give one lucky entrepreneur N1 million

folarin okunola

October 8, 2015 2:22 PM

Okpaleke is aware that raising start-up funds is one of the most challenging aspects of starting a new business.

The winner of the #BeABossIn15Seconds initiative will go home with N1 million

They say, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” and Charles Okpaleke is here to inspire a young entrepreneur by providing him/her means to take that ‘first step’ in starting and growing a successful business.

Okpaleke is an entrepreneur today. He is one of the directors of Play Entertainment Network and its subsidiaries.

Okpaleke is aware that raising start-up funds is one of the most challenging aspects of starting a new business. That’s why he is here to strengthen your motivation and desire to succeed by offering 1,000,000 naira business grant to a young entrepreneur with the best business idea. All you need to do is pitch it to a team of judges in 15 seconds. Yes 15 seconds.

“You must not necessarily have a grand proposal with an intricate business plan; a small lucrative idea that addresses a real and demonstrated public need is what I am looking for. We all hustle to get to the next level. Realizing that anyone can do it is the first step. The next step is figuring out how you’re going to do it,” says Okpaleke.

READ: How social media can change your business trajectory

HOW TO CONTEST

1. Follow @playnetworknigeria on instagram

2. Make a 15seconds instagram video summarizing your business plan

3. Post the video on your own instagram page with the hash tag *bethebossin15seconds* and tag @playnetworknigeria

4. Your video will be reposted on @playnetworknigeria instagram page and you will be tagged.

5. If your video (business summary) makes the top 5 videos with the highest number of likes (not paid likes), you will be invited to Abuja to meet with the judges

6. If you’re invited to Abuja you will be giving the opportunity to explain in detail your business plan, and if yours is the best you’re taking the 1,000,000 naira home.

Don’t miss out!

folarin okunola