Dec. 7, 2021

The New Face of Investing and Supply Chains with Brian Aoaeh

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Season 1

The digital revolution has changed the way businesses operate. With the complexity of how supply chain management, logistics, and finances work, what role will technology and innovation play in creating a more sustainable and efficient supply chain?

Coming from a village in Northern Ghana, Brian came to the United States at the age of 23. Despite having no experience in investing, he got his first job at a family office because of his enthusiasm, and his passion for learning and honesty. Combining the knowledge he gained from investing and his interest in software, Brian is now leading a venture capital fund in New York City.

Brain talks with Tommy about his journey, why he decided to specialize in the supply chain industry, and what challenges supply chains are facing today.


Key Takeaways

  • [1:34] - How Brian began his journey.
  • [4:47] - The concept of a family office. 
  • [6:35] - How Brian got his first job in a family office.
  • [11:13] - What motivated Brian to transition from a direct investor to a supply chain expert.
  • [14:42] - An overview of how supply chains work.
  • [22:29] - How problems with logistics in the fashion and apparel industry led to a business partnership.
  • [27:23] - The challenges associated with supply chain logistics.
  • [32:52] - Why truck drivers are also frontline workers.


Quotes

[13:50] - “I'm interested in technology and supply chain in terms of how they can improve people's lives. How it can solve problems related to climate change. How it can ensure that people are more effective at their work. How it can ensure that companies are doing what they need to do in a more efficient, more effective, and more sustainable way." - Brian Aoaeh

[27:29] - "Supply chains are so complex and so vast that there are many problems. If I could summarize the problems into one thing in terms of how we think about investing, it would be the use of data and information to make better decisions." - Brian Aoaeh

[32:23] - "Supply chains are a complex intersection of social, technological, economic, and environmental systems. And if any of those systems fail, supply chains break down and fail." - Brian Aoaeh


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