Human Capital Management; How important with tech startups

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Any casual observer is aware of the huge traction e-commerce businesses are receiving in recent times with the likes of Jason, Iyinoluwa, Marek, Essien and Gossy (Apologies if I didn’t mention your bosses/colleagues name, :blush:).

With virtually no help from the Nigeria government in infrastructure, it burdens on the heart how they possibly get it work. One wonders (at least I do) what secret they have up their sleeves, working sometimes with practically no man management experience (correct me if am wrong).

These questions have I, wanting me to begin a start up soon; with knowledge that its the ‘PEOPLE’ (Human Capital) that keep these startup’s or companies moving forward.

Any first-hand insights on these? Any thoughts???

How IMPORTANT are their HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS to success ???

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I believe it is very important, it is actually how companies like FB and Google have grown. You can not create great innovation without a solid team. I believe a lot of Nigeria companies are unable to create innovation because they think HR is not important and do not invest in their team.

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Yes. Read Mark Essien’s unorthodox manner into recruiting. My hand tingles at our methods. Heey! I have got nothing against His methods, I Just would like to see a pattern in our methods.
I think its sad to wing it hoping every and anything just happens (sorry am a data person)

These tech startups are the ‘brain children’ of people, I see too many failed startups, and granted I might nurture a certain fear for it (failing that is).

What is the right pattern to this investing in their team?