It sounds like a punchline: "A banker walks into a kitchen..." but my transition from corporate data leadership to restaurateur was one of the most educational journeys of my life.
Calculated Risk
In banking, we model risk. In entrepreneurship, we live it. Launching Uwagboe's Kitchen required a different kind of risk assessment—one that factored in passion, community impact, and market resilience.
Transferable Skills
You'd be surprised how much product management applies to running a grill. Customer feedback loops, supply chain optimization, quality control—the principles remain the same. The product just tastes better.