Ashesi University Graduate Denise Nana Konadu Derkyi, Who Finished School In 2022 Turns CEO Of Her Own Firm

• Denise Nana Konadu Derkyi, a recent graduate from Ashesi University, has become the CEO of Forever Sole Mates, her own company
• With a passion for footwear and inspiration from her father's involvement in designing slippers, Denise embarked on her entrepreneurial journey
• Despite challenging economic conditions, she tells YEN.com.gh that she has achieved strong sales growth and maintained stable prices for her products

Denise Nana Konadu Derkyi, a 23-year-old graduate from the 2022 Ashesi University class, has established herself as the CEO of Forever Sole Mates, her own company.

With a degree in Business Administration, Denise equipped herself with practical experience in the business sector during her National Service at PwC Ghana.

When asked about her inspiration for starting her shoe company, Denise shared with YEN.com.gh:

"I personally love everything about the foot/footwear, but as a lady, I know we have a lot of variety when it comes to footwear, so as I prayed about something I could start, I was given this wonderful idea by God. Also, my dad loves slippers a lot and usually gave his own designs to shoemakers to produce what he wanted, which was also something I liked and began to take an interest in".

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Despite challenging economic conditions, Denise proudly stated,

"Not only have we experienced strong sales growth over nearly a year, but we have also successfully maintained stable prices for our products."

Denise's journey serves as an inspiration to young entrepreneurs, showcasing the power of passion, prayer, and perseverance in achieving success.

Meet the Ashesi graduate who started his own company before he completed university

Meanwhile, when David Boanuh enrolled at Ashesi University to study Management Information Systems, filmmaking was not on his list of possible career possibilities.

However, during his first year of college, his goals for his future shifted.

The 19-year-old who founded the film production company Beautiful Stories also served as the club's president while he was a student.

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Graduates of Ashesi and UDS start a company together and secure GH¢1.2 million seed funds

In other news, BezoMoney, an Accra-based finance, and technology (Fintech) company, has raised more than GH¢1.2 million in funding as a startup, according to a recent Venture Burn article.

A London-based venture capital company named Goodsoil VC oversaw the seed fundraising.

Source: YEN.com.gh