The clip bears a strong import on the potential of partnerships. Business partnerships hold significant potential for driving growth, innovation, and sustainability. By combining resources, skills, and networks, partners can achieve more than they might individually. Partnerships allow for risk-sharing, cost reduction, and access to new markets or customer bases. They also promote idea exchange, enhance operational efficiency, and foster mutual support in tackling challenges. When built on trust, transparency, and shared goals, business partnerships can be a powerful tool for long-term success. To.mention a few examples of global and local (Nigerian) companies that were built on partnerships: Global Companies Built on Partnerships 1. Google – Founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin as a research project at Stanford University. Their partnership turned Google into one of the most powerful tech companies in the world. 2. Microsoft – Started by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, who combined their technical skills and business acumen to create one of the most successful software companies globally. 3. Apple Inc. – Co-founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. The partnership between Jobs and Wozniak was particularly key to the early success of Apple. 4. Unilever – Formed through the partnership between British soap maker Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie, creating a multinational consumer goods giant. 5. Procter & Gamble (P&G) – A partnership between William Procter (a candle maker) and James Gamble (a soap maker), which evolved into a global household brand. Local (Nigerian) Companies Built on Partnerships 1. GTBank (now GTCO) – Started by a group of visionary bankers including Tayo Aderinokun and Fola Adeola, whose partnership laid the foundation for one of Nigeria’s most respected banks. 2. Andela – Co-founded by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Jeremy Johnson, and others. Their partnership brought together global and local expertise to train and connect African tech talent with global companies. 3. Flutterwave – A fintech company co-founded by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Olugbenga Agboola, among others. Their partnership helped build one of Africa’s leading payment technology companies. 4. Paystack – Co-founded by Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi, whose technical and business collaboration led to its acquisition by Stripe for over $200 million. 5. Jobberman – Started by Ayodeji Adewunmi, Opeyemi Awoyemi, and Olalekan Olude. Their partnership helped solve employment challenges in Nigeria through an online job portal. #growthub