Investing in Liberia’s Startup Ecosystem with Owen Harmon | Beyond the Pivot Ep. 15

In this episode of Beyond the Pivot, we sit down with Owen Harmon, co-founder of Gemini Capital Partners in Liberia. As an early-stage investor focused on local entrepreneurs, Owen shares what makes Liberia’s startup ecosystem unique and what it truly takes to back founders in one of Africa’s most underserved markets.We explore how Gemini Capital Partners is addressing the funding gap for Liberian startups, why youth-led innovation is critical, and how trust, mentorship, and long-term commitment shape early-stage investing in frontier markets.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why Gemini Capital Partners was founded to support Liberian entrepreneurs✅ The role of mentorship and trust in early-stage funding✅ What Owen looks for in founders and scalable business models✅ How investors can align profit with impact in frontier ecosystems✅ Why Liberia’s youth are key to driving innovation and growth💼 Important links mentioned in this episode are:► Gemini Capital Partners► Owen Harmon LinkedIn► Bongo Hive► Tamboti Circle► Beyond the Pivot🔔 Subscribe for more powerful stories from African entrepreneurs and investors shaping the continent’s future.💬 What surprised you most about Liberia’s startup scene? Let us know in the comments!

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