A Chat With Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance

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A Chat With Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance

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Sep 1, 2020

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Bola Sokunbi, CEO and Founder of Clever Girl Finance, talks about growing up in Nigeria, saving more than $100,000 in three years on a mid-level salary in NYC, and starting her own business after being spurned by investors and banks.

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