Emmanuel Eribo left finance to become an entrepreneur, launching two footwear brands. In 2021, he cofounded LØCI, a luxury sneaker and apparel brand. Leonardo DiCaprio invested in LØCI, which also counts Nicki Minaj as an equity stakeholder.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Emmanuel Eribo, CEO and cofounder of LØCI, who worked in finance before becoming an entrepreneur. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
I never really considered a job in finance until I went out for drinks one day with a friend. He was ordering a lot of expensive drinks, wearing a nice suit and shoes and said "Don't worry, I'm a banker." That was a lightbulb moment for me.
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I didn't have a financial background as I studied psychology at university. Still, I tried unsuccessfully to get into banking for about eight mon.