By By Muminat Ajide
An Ikorodu-born entrepreneur, Ejide Akinbiyi, the founder and CEO of Material Pro, a building material company, has captured the spotlight on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) entrepreneurship center in Times Square, New York City, as one of the NASDAQ Milestone Maker Program.
NASDAQ, an American stock exchange Market located in New York City, serves as a prominent stock exchange market-based in New York City. Its primary function revolves around facilitating the trading of securities, including stocks, bonds, options, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
NASDAQ is known for listing many technology and growth-oriented companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google’s parent company Alphabet, and Facebook. It also lists companies from various other sectors, making it one of the largest and most diverse stock exchanges globally.
The Nasdaq Milestone Maker program is an initiative by Nasdaq designed to support and empower entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses. The program typically spans several weeks and provides participants with access to resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them achieve significant milestones in their entrepreneurial journey.
Hailing from the Olisa Family in Ikorodu, Akinbiyi expressed her gratitude on Instagram for the opportunity to be featured on such a prestigious platform, attributing her success to the Nasdaq Milestone Maker program.
Ejide, founder of Material Pro, specializes in providing bulk building materials such as sand, granite, reinforcement bars, and cement. Her services ensure timely delivery and excellent value for customers. With a focus on convenience and quality, Akinbiyi aims to revolutionize the building materials industry, making it easier for Nigerians, both locally and internationally, to construct their dream homes.
Ejide emphasized the program’s role in fostering her growth and enabling her to advocate for sustainable development goals. “Over the past 12 weeks, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and transform both personally and professionally, all while championing sustainable development goals. From the expert-led sessions to working with dedicated mentors and executive coaches, the Nasdaq Milestone Maker program is one of the best things to happen to us at a time we are focused on scaling”. She stated on her Instagram page.
She credited the support of the @nasdaqcenter team, as well as her customers, friends, and family, for their unwavering encouragement. “Super grateful to the entire @nasdaqcenter team for the opportunity. Your support has not only helped me achieve my goals but also empowered me to dream bigger and strive harder. To our customers, friends, and my family, thank you for the support always!”.She stated
She went further to express herself by stating “Super excited to be selected as one of the entrepreneurs for the @nasdaqcenter Center’s Spring 2024 Milestone Makers cohort! Alongside other passionate founders, I am eager to embark on this journey to drive positive change in alignment with the @UN Sustainable Development Goals – SDG 11”.
She also expressed gratitude to the corporate partners whose support has made this cohort possible: @nasdaq, Lehigh University, @aironb, @komgus, BMO U.S., Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, @Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, @hubspot, and BPM LLP! Their commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable development is truly commendable, and I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to benefit from their expertise and resources.
She also thanked the team at @materialsprohq, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. This achievement is another testament to our commitment to making it easier for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to build their dream homes
