Steven Dossou is a TEDx Speaker, Investor, Author, and Entrepreneur, dedicated to empowering individuals and startups to break boundaries and achieve extraordinary success. As the founder of IRIS Vision Capital, he has impacted thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives worldwide.

From humble beginnings in Togo to the global stage, Steven's nickname ''Action man'' stems from his relentlessness , ambition and visionary leadership that are shaping the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. He is building funding vehicles, investor networks, and growth programs that equip founders with the resources they need to scale. Passionate about impact, he is committed to ensuring that innovative startups receive the support they need to thrive and create lasting change.

In this episode Steven Dussault—TEDx speaker, investor, and founder—shares his immigrant journey from Togo, the lessons of losing and rebuilding momentum, practical startup advice (get sales first), and how investors should add competence and audience, not just capital.

He discusses building ecosystems across Europe, Africa, and the U.S., tips for founders seeking investment, and his vision to empower a million African entrepreneurs.

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