Initiator Mayodele David, of the Crocslake Business Pitch Marathon, has announced intentions to pursue two Guinness World Records concurrently.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Sunday, David outlined plans to set records for the longest business pitch and highest fundraiser via livestream worldwide.
David emphasized that the event, slated for October, aims to equip Nigerian entrepreneurs with resources and expertise to bolster their businesses.
His ambitious targets include a three-day marathon for the longest business pitch and raising $15,000,000 in funds.
“The forthcoming event – Crocslake Business Pitch Marathon is both a crowdfunding platform and a business pitch environment where we attempt to break the Guinness World Records in Sanusi Fafunwa, Lagos by October, 2024.
“The fund would be channelled to Nigerian businesses across many sectors such as technology, agriculture to government parastatal as well as non-governmental organisations. We are getting support from venture capitalists locally and internationally and our focus is on businesses that are solving community based specific problems.
“We have applied to the Guinness World Records since March 2023, and have got approval and now we are in the planning stages of the event. The event is opened for business owners to present their pitches in the three-day event upon which they would be verified if successful for funding to enable the entrepreneurs actualise their visions and dreams,” he said.
In her remarks, Team Member, Crocslake, Grace Anuforo, added that the record-breaking event would serve as an opportunity for young Nigerian entrepreneurs to participate and move their businesses to the next level.
She noted that the frustrations of talented young Nigerian entrepreneurs were largely due to lack of resources such as funding.
“We believe this is going to be a big way for entrepreneurs to achieve what needs to be achieved,” she said.
(NAN)