On today's episode of MERI Podcast, we feature Meleket Sahlu, Deputy CEO of Ethiopian Investment Holdings/EIH and Former Policy Advisor at the Prime Minister's Office. Meleket discussed EIH's purpose, ambition, and its operations. EIH is the strategic Investment arm of the Government of Ethiopia. Tune in as we discuss: - Investment thesis - Attracting investors - Business opportunities - Leadership style - The Future of EIH More from our partners: Dashen Bank Website: https://dashenbanksc.com Telegram: https://t.me/DashenBankEthiopia EthioTelecom Download Telebirr Remit App on Playstore : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ethiotelecom.telebirr.remit&hl=en&pli=1 Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/telebirr-remit/id6642675033 Website: https://www.ethiotelecom.et/ 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Opening 04:31 - Background 08:04 - EIH purpose of formation 13:10 - EIH size of operation 18:41 - EIH De-risking role 24:15 - Relationship with its portfolio companies 32:54 - Shift from a public Advisor at PMO sector to the commercial EIH 37:55 - Challenges faced after the shift 51:08 - Developing an Investment thesis 56:42 - Biggest lesson learned 01:00:30 - Difference between EIH and EIC 01:03:32 - Recent Developments 01:09:43 - Biggest business opportunities right from macro economy stand point 01:12:10 - If you have the ultimate power today what will you do from your area of expertise 01:27:25 - Leadership Style 01:39:31 - Future of EIH 01:42:09 - Dealing with the stress the job brings 01:46:17 - The most important business lesson you learned 01:46:26 - Most expensive mistake 01:46:39 - Happiest business day ne advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 01:48:02 - One advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 01:48:36 - How much luck and how much hard work 01:50:04 - Life Wisdom Social Links https://www.linkedin.com/company/meripodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcast https://twitter.com/MERI_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/ https://t.me/MERI_PODCAST https://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1 Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast: All rights reserved. The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited. For permission to use our content, please contact us at info@meri.et Thank you for respecting our copyright.