Ethiopian Investment Holdings - Meleket Sahlu - S10 EP115

On today's episode of MERI Podcast, we feature Meleket Sahlu, Deputy CEO of Ethiopian Investment Holdings/EIH and Former Policy Advisor at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meleket discussed EIH's purpose, ambition, and its operations.

EIH is the strategic Investment arm of the Government of Ethiopia.

Tune in as we discuss:
- Investment thesis
- Attracting investors
- Business opportunities
- Leadership style
- The Future of EIH

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00:00 - Introduction
03:20 - Opening
04:31 - Background
08:04 - EIH purpose of formation
13:10 - EIH size of operation
18:41 - EIH De-risking role
24:15 - Relationship with its portfolio companies
32:54 - Shift from a public Advisor at PMO sector to the commercial EIH
37:55 - Challenges faced after the shift
51:08 - Developing an Investment thesis
56:42 - Biggest lesson learned
01:00:30 - Difference between EIH and EIC
01:03:32 - Recent Developments
01:09:43 - Biggest business opportunities right from macro economy stand point
01:12:10 - If you have the ultimate power today what will you do from your area of expertise
01:27:25 - Leadership Style
01:39:31 - Future of EIH
01:42:09 - Dealing with the stress the job brings
01:46:17 - The most important business lesson you learned
01:46:26 - Most expensive mistake
01:46:39 - Happiest business day ne advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
01:48:02 - One advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
01:48:36 - How much luck and how much hard work
01:50:04 - Life Wisdom


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