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Osaz · Founder · Author

Nobody Told Me Any of This.

I moved to Nigeria, built two funded companies, and raised money as a Nigerian-American founder. I figured it all out the hard way — how to live there, structure a business across two countries, and get investors to say yes. Now it's written down.

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Osaz · Nobody Told Me
Nobody Told Me
The Nigerian
Founder's
PlaybookLive it. Build it. Fund it.
I. Living & Operating in Nigeria
II. Build & Structure the Business
III. Raising Venture Capital
Osaz
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Osaz
Techstars · Gener8tor
Founder & Author
80
Pages
3
Pillars
11K+
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$29
One-time

Sound familiar?

The people who've done it aren't writing it down.

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You want to live or operate in Nigeria but you're getting vague answers from everyone. How power actually works. What things really cost. How to find housing without getting played. Nobody's giving you real numbers.

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You're trying to structure a company across Nigeria and the US without overpaying lawyers or making mistakes you can't undo. One wrong entity decision early and you're rebuilding from scratch later.

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You're raising money as a Nigerian or Nigerian-American founder navigating a VC system that wasn't built for you. You've got a real company. You just need to know how to position the story and who to get in front of.

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The content that exists is either surface-level or priced for people who've never set foot in Lagos. Founder life between Nigeria and America is actually wild — and nobody's writing the real version down.

Is this for you?

This is for you if...

You're building between Nigeria and America and feel like you're figuring it out alone — because you basically are.

You've spent hours Googling how to open a US bank account from Lagos, register in both countries, or understand what Nigerian venture capital actually looks like.

You want to raise your first check — or get into a program like Techstars or Gener8tor — but don't know how to walk into those rooms as a Nigerian or Nigerian-American founder.

You're about to move to Nigeria or already there, and nobody's given you the operational reality — power setup, real costs, how to actually function as a founder on the ground.

You're smart enough to know what you don't know. You just need someone who's been there — and is willing to write it all down without the fluff.

What's inside

3 pillars. Operational depth. No fluff.

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Pillar 1 — Living & Operating in Nigeria

Power setup (inverters, solar, generators — I've done this twice). Banking, housing, cost of living, logistics, connectivity, safety. The on-the-ground stuff nobody posts about — written from lived experience with real numbers.

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Pillar 2 — Build & Structure the Business

How to legally run a dual-country operation (Nigeria + US). Entity types, banking, CAC registration, US bank accounts from Lagos, contracts, IP protection, and what to set up first so you don't undo it all later.

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Pillar 3 — Raising Venture Capital

How to raise as a Nigerian or Nigerian-American founder. Where to find the right investors, how to position your story, what Techstars and Gener8tor actually look for, and how to navigate a process that was not built for you — from someone who got in to both.

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Worksheets & Checkpoint Reviews

Every pillar has actionable worksheets built in. Add a personal written review from Osaz at any checkpoint for $40 / ₦8,000 — she reads your work and sends you specific next steps.

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The Guide

All 3 pillars, all worksheets, instant delivery. Everything you need to operate, build, and raise.

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  • All 3 pillars (Living in Nigeria, Business Structure, VC Fundraising)
  • All worksheets included
  • Checkpoint reflection prompts throughout
  • Lifetime access to updates

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Guide + 30-Min Call

The full guide plus a 30-minute 1:1 with Osaz — apply the frameworks directly to your situation. No assistants, no team. Just her.

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  • Full guide (all 3 pillars + worksheets)
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  • Specific next steps mapped to your situation
  • Priority DM support for 7 days after your call

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Guide + 60-Min Deep Dive

The full guide plus a 60-minute deep-dive. The full picture, mapped to your situation — with 2 worksheet reviews so she can read your actual work.

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Save $7 vs buying separately · Priority scheduling

  • Full guide (all 3 pillars + worksheets)
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  • Written feedback within 48 hrs per review

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Already have the guide? Submit any completed worksheet and get Osaz's personal written feedback on your specific situation.

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Per review · Written response within 48 hrs

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Written by

Osaz

Nigerian-American founder from Chicago. I didn't move to Nigeria on a whim — I moved because I saw the numbers before most people saw the shift. By 2050, skin of color will represent the majority of the US population. Nigeria will outpopulate the US for the first time in history. I had already generated $60K in 60 days in America. The move was strategy, not chaos.

I built two funded companies from the ground up — byosaz.com (Techstars backed) and osaz.ai (Gener8tor backed). I got a Nigerian corporate bank loan. I installed solar panels twice. I figured out how to structure a business across two countries, open US accounts from Lagos, and walk into Techstars and Gener8tor rooms as a Nigerian-American founder and get in. Nobody told me any of it. I wrote it down so you don't have to learn it the hard way.

Techstars Backed Gener8tor Backed UIUC '16 Chicago → Lagos Nigerian-American

What people are saying

Real results

★★★★★

"I fumbled a mil, and you were able to take $300K and build what you're building. It's not by how much money you have — it's by grace of building, maintenance, sustainability and scaling. You know something I don't know, and for that I honor the grace on your life."

— Consultation Client

Founder, West Africa

★★★★★

"You're sharing free knowledge that makes people like me want customized knowledge for our niche. Right now I'm working on my pitch deck doing it exactly how you instructed. I want to compensate your value — I can only go as far as the person teaching me."

— @iam.ndeivazorok

Founder, Zion Pay

★★★★★

"I'm already recommending you to people because you post about your losses and roadblocks — that relates so much to me. You're in Africa, a market I want to move into. Almost all my business-minded friends are Nigerians. I want to move to Nigeria one day."

— @iam.ndeivazorok

Founder, Sierra Leone

Questions

FAQs

These are the actual questions people DM Osaz every week. They're answered in the guide.

🇳🇬 Living & Operating in Nigeria

Why did you move to Nigeria, and was it worth it?
Yes — but the honest answer is more complicated than people expect. I moved because I saw a demographic shift coming that most people hadn't clocked yet. The guide covers exactly why I made the move, what surprised me, what I'd do differently, and whether it makes sense for your specific situation. Not a hype piece — a real breakdown with real numbers.
How did you set up power and solar?
Power is the #1 operational challenge in Nigeria — full stop. I've now done this twice. The guide covers the full setup: inverter sizing, solar panel specs, battery banks, earthing, dealing with Ikeja Electric, old meters, stubborn landlords. A chill day can easily turn into a 3-day battle. Real numbers and vendor guidance included.
How do you manage electricity and internet as a founder?
Running a business requires reliable power and connectivity — and manufacturing power is a completely different beast from home power. I cover my exact stack: which ISPs actually work, how to build redundancy, co-working spots that are founder-grade, and the backup systems I use so I never miss a call or a deadline.
How did you find housing in Lagos without getting played?
This one catches everyone off guard when they land. The guide covers how to find housing without getting scammed, how to negotiate rent in a volatile FX environment, how to source furniture and appliances, and how to build the operational layer of your life in Lagos from scratch.

🏗️ Business Structure & Setup

How do I register a business in both Nigeria and the US?
The guide covers dual-entity structure: when to use a Delaware C-Corp vs LLC, how to register with the CAC in Nigeria, how the two entities relate to each other legally, and the order of operations that saves you from expensive restructuring later. I also cover what to avoid — which most lawyers won't tell you upfront because it's not in their interest to.
How do I open a US bank account remotely from Nigeria?
Covered in detail. There are specific banks and fintechs that work for this — I list them, explain the requirements, and walk through the process. Mercury, Relay, and a few others are covered with first-hand experience. No dollar card required to get started.

💰 Raising Venture Capital

How do I get into Techstars or Gener8tor?
I went through both. The guide covers what the application actually looks for vs. what they say they look for, how to position your story as a Nigerian or Nigerian-American founder, what the interview process is really like, and the specific things that got me in — and what almost kept me out.
How do I raise my first check in Nigeria?
The fundraising landscape in Nigeria is real but different — different investor types, different expectations, different timelines. The guide covers the ecosystem, which funds are active, how to approach them, and how to position a Nigeria-based or Nigeria-adjacent business to international investors who don't fully understand the market yet.
Is my idea good enough for VC?
The guide includes a VC-readiness framework — the actual criteria investors use to evaluate early-stage companies, how to honestly assess your own idea against those criteria, and what to do if you're not there yet. There's a worksheet so you can score your startup before you approach anyone.

📦 About the guide

How do I get the guide after buying?
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Can I pay in Nigerian Naira?
Yes — use the Paystack button. It accepts NGN via card, bank transfer, or USSD from any Nigerian bank (GTB, Zenith, Access, UBA, First Bank, etc.). No dollar card needed. Paystack also accepts USD if you prefer to pay in dollars.
Can I share the guide with someone?
No — the guide is stamped with your name and purchase email, and access is tied to your account. Sharing it violates the terms and will result in access being revoked. Your people can grab their own copy at the same price 😊
How do I book a consultation after buying?
If you purchase a tier that includes a call, you'll receive a Calendly booking link within 24 hours of payment. Pick a time that works for you. Every session is with Osaz directly — not an assistant, not a team member.
Still have questions?
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