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Michael Ede

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Michael Ede
Michael Ede in 2023
Born
Michael Maigeri Ede[1]

(1975-03-03) 3 March 1975 (age 49)
CitizenshipBritish, Nigerian
EducationUniversity of Jos, Nigeria (BSc) Manchester Metropolitan University (MBA)[2]
Occupation(s)Sports agent, entrepreneur, writer, author
Notable workOne Shot (2023)[3][4]
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Sarah Ede
(m. 2016)
Children2
Websitehttps://www.michaelede.com

Michael Maigeri Ede (born 03 March 1975) is a British Nigerian football agent, author and entrepreneur.[5][6][7] He is a registered intermediary with the Football Association (FA) in the United Kingdom.[8][9][10] He is the founder of Uplift11 Sports – a sports agency representing and intermediating on behalf of footballers and coaches.[11][5] His debut book, One Shot, an anthology of his articles, was published by Maple Publishers on 3 March 2023.[12][6][13][14] One Shot was described in the Vanguard as "a comprehensive guide to building and sustaining a successful business in the modern era."[7] The book became No. 1 Amazon International Bestseller in the US, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.[15]

Early life

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Ede is the son of Honourable John Ede, a senator with the Second Nigerian Republic House of Assembly and Awidi Ede his mum.[16][6] He was born and raised in Nigeria before moving to the United Kingdom to complete his studies and raising a family in the UK.[9][8][17]

Education and career

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Ede attended University of Jos, Nigeria and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.[9][16][18][19] He then relocated to the United Kingdom for further studies where he obtained a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School.[5][18][19] His specialisation from the MBA in 2011 was in strategy, entrepreneurship and international business.[20]

Having completed his master's degree led Ede to work at firms including HSBC, Barclays, Capgemini, WiPro Technologies, Bank of Ireland and AstraZeneca.[9][16] It also helped him build a strong reputation in the IT industry and propelling him to set up an IT consulting and management firm in 2013, Maigmike Consulting.[9][5][17] Ede also obtained his Football Agent Professional certification from John Viola Academy and completed Players Scouting Level 1 training with S4 Scouting Professional Football Recruitment, UK.[9][11][17] Ede has been featured in several publications, including Forbes, Guardian, Vanguard, New Telegraph, ThisDay, The Sun Nigeria amongst others.

Career as an agent

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In 2020, Ede finally laid the foundations for Uplift11 Sports – a sports management agency.[8][9][18][7] This firm became the incubator that bridges the gap between talent and opportunity for those athletes who lacked resources.[9][11][21][17]

Through his sports agency, Ede has worked with some notable footballers and coaches.[8] Players like Charlevy Mabiala, Tonći Kukoč, Lugiani Gallardo, and Lewis Horner are part of his clients representation.[9][18] He currently represents coaches like Emanuele Ferraro and Sergey Matveev amongst others.[5][18]

Article contributions

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Ede has written, published and contributed to articles on Forbes[22] about becoming a sports agent: the duties, skills, career path and earnings behind sports biggest names.[23] He also wrote on lessons people in business can learn about winning from the different approaches and temperaments of Lewis Hamilton v Nico Rosberg in 2016 Formula One world championship.[24] He has collaborated with Forbes expert panels on common body language mistakes to avoid when communicating with people[25] and on how to break out of a career rut.[26] He also contributed on tips for hiring the right job candidates[27] and how SMBs can keep up with data privacy laws.[28] He was interviewed by BBC Andrew Wood on BBC Business News on "how the business of football work" in the current transfer season 2022 in the Premier League.[29] His latest article on Forbes was on how business leaders can use lessons learnt from remote working brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic to improve their team's productivity.[30] Working with Forbes expert panels, he contributed on how business leaders and entrepreneurs can successfully build their brand awareness.[31] He also contributed working with these Forbes experts on how to overcome daily distractions faced by business leaders using the best advice for overcoming these distractions or avoiding them altogether.[32] Further work with these Forbes experts, Ede explained how entrepreneurs can incorporate hacks into their own lives to manage their time while accomplishing more throughout their day-to-day activities.[33] He also elucidated on how business leaders have much to learn from the mental and emotional lessons of sports.[34] Together with Forbes expert panels, Ede shared strategies that he found helpful for maintaining a thriving business in changing times; which is setting S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely) goals.[35] Ede contributed on simple ways to increase financial literacy as a business owner together with other Forbes business members, he suggested that entrepreneurs making time for educational resources can increase their financial literacy and better understand their business operations.[36] He discussed with Forbes panel experts that having a strategic objective is one of the best tips for improving customer acquisition.[37] On QR codes and how this technology can be incorporated into the marketing campaign for businesses, working with other Forbes panel experts, Ede stressed that making a QR code a social experience is one of the smart ways to leverage QR codes for businesses.[38] As an executive contributor to Brainz Magazine, Ede wrote an article on the role that money plays in the sports industry.[39] He wrote on ten talents and competencies that govern successful entrepreneurial ideology in 2022.[40] Ede also wrote on Forbes about how formal education can influence how sports agents operate in the 21st century.[41] On Forbes, he explored how technology is impacting the sporting world and how business leaders as a whole can leverage it to their advantage.[42] He wrote on Forbes how personal branding has become a powerful tool in sports management.[43] In another article on Forbes, reiterated how positive thinking can become a transformative force that can revolutionise the way business leaders navigate their day-to-day operations.[44]

Awards and memberships

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Awards

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  • Nigeria Pitch Awards – Player's Agent of the Year 2019[45][46]
  • 2022 Men Leaders to look up to by the Passion Vista Magazine[47][46]
  • Selected as Top CEO & Sports agent of the Year for 2023 for outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to the industry by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP)[45][46] The award photo inset on Nasdaq billboard at Times Square, NYC.

Memberships

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He is a member of the following professional bodies:

Personal life

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In September 2016, Ede married Sarah Ede, a British Nigerian business analyst (née Ejiama)[49] and together they have a daughter and a son. They reside in London, UK.[8] He is a supporter of Arsenal F.C.[8][6]

Ede and his wife raise funds for their charity – the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.[50] He is a member of the Conservative Party and was a supporter of Rishi Sunak, the former Prime minister of the United Kingdom.[6]

Bibliography

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  • Ede with his family at the book launch of his debut book - One Shot (2023)
    Ede, Michael (2023). One Shot (Business Case for Success) The Recipe for Top Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders in the 21st Century, Milton Keynes, UK: Maple Publishers.[7][13][14][51][52] Following the book's global re-launch, One Shot soared to the top of Amazon International Bestseller lists, ranking No. 1 in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.[15]
  • Paperback, ISBN 978-1-915796-30-1
  • Hardback, ISBN 978-1-915796-31-8
  • Ebook, ISBN 978-1-91579632-5

Audiobooks

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  • Ede, Michael (2023): One Shot (Business Case for Success) narrated by Frank Block on Audible (Categories: Biographies & Memoirs), Amazon, ASIN B0BV473X3R and iTunes.

References

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  1. ^ "Michael Ede – Official Website". Michael Ede. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  2. ^ "Michael Ede". Manchester Metropolitan University. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  3. ^ Duru, Peter (2023-04-05). "One shot is all you need to turn your life around – Michael Ede, UK based entrepreneur". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  4. ^ Ede, Michael (2023). One Shot (Business Case for Success): The Recipe for Top Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders in the 21st Century. Maple Publishers. ISBN 978-1915796301.
  5. ^ a b c d e Duru, Peter (2022-07-23). "Uplift11 Sports to help new, inexperienced athletes actualise their dreams – Michael Ede, founder". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
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  8. ^ a b c d e f Daniels, Ajiri (2020-08-08). "In the spotlight: Michael Ede, the man of many hats". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Michael Ede and sports: a sweet symbiosis". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  10. ^ "FA List of Registered Intermediaries". 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
  11. ^ a b c Okoh, George (2021-09-10). "Uplift11 is Africa's Biggest Route to Global Sports Reckoning, Says Ede – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
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  13. ^ a b Councils, Forbes. "One Shot by Michael Ede". councils.forbes.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  14. ^ a b Ede, Michael (2023). One Shot (Business Case for Success): The Recipe for Top Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders in the 21st Century. Maple Publishers. ISBN 978-1915796301.
  15. ^ a b "'One Shot' by Leading Sports Agent, Michael Ede, Reaches the Top of the International Bestseller Lists". MSP News Global. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  16. ^ a b c Okogba, Emmanuel (2022-09-06). "Why football agent, serial entrepreneur, Michael Ede is making waves in the UK". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
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  21. ^ Iorhemen, Cephas (2022-07-26). "Uplift11 Sports to assist new, inexperienced athletes actualize their dreams –Ede". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  22. ^ a b "Michael Ede – Forbes Business Council". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  23. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: Becoming A Sports Agent: The Duties, Skills, Career Path And Earnings Behind Sport's Biggest Names". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  24. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: Rosberg Versus Hamilton: Business Lessons To Take From The 2016 Formula One World Championship". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  25. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: 15 Common Body Language Mistakes To Avoid When Talking To VIPs". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  26. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: Need To Break Out Of A Career Rut? Try These 15 Steps". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  27. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: Looking For The Right Job Candidate? Follow These 14 Hiring Tips". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  28. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: Here's How SMBs Can Keep Up With Data Privacy Laws". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  29. ^ Andrew Wood (2022-07-26). "How exactly does the business of football work?". BBC Business News. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  30. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: 4 Lessons From Working Remotely That Business Leaders Can Take To Increase Team Productivity". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  31. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: Ready To Build Your Personal Brand? Try These 15 Practical Strategies". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
  32. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: How To Overcome 15 Big Daily Distractions Leaders Face". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
  33. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: 15 Productivity Hacks To Make The Most Of Your 'Real Work' Time". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  34. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: Beyond Physical: Lessons That Business Leaders Can Take From The Playing Field To The Office". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  35. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: 14 Strategies For Maintaining A Successful Business In Challenging Times". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
  36. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: 15 Simple Ways To Increase Your Financial Literacy As A Business Owner". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  37. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: 15 Business Leaders Share Their Best Tips For Improving Customer Acquisition". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  38. ^ Panel, Expert. "Council Post: 14 Smart Ways To Leverage QR Codes For Your Business". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  39. ^ Magazine, Brainz (2022-11-10). "The Massive Role Of Money In The Sports Industry". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  40. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: Ten Essential Qualities Of A 21st-Century Business Leader: Leadership In A Changing World". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  41. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: Sports Agents And Education: How Formal Schooling Can Influence How Agents Operate". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  42. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: How Business Leaders Can Benefit From The Impact Of Technology In The Sporting World". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  43. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: The Impact Of Personal Branding In Sports Management And How To Use It". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  44. ^ Ede, Michael. "Council Post: The Power Of Positive Thinking: Transforming Business Leadership". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  45. ^ a b "Michael Ede | Founder & CEO – Uplift11 Sports". Forbes Councils. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  46. ^ a b c d "Michael Ede – Official Website". Michael Ede. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  47. ^ "Michael Ede – Passion Vista Magazine". www.passionvista.com. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  48. ^ The Football, Association (2021-03-23). "Registered Intermediary". Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  49. ^ Ede, Michael (2022-10-06). "Defining the Modern Woman: Why Sarah Ede Should Inspire the Next Generation of Female Entrepreneurs". Michael Ede. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  50. ^ Ede, Michael (2022-10-06). "The Renaissance Man Revisited: How Michael Ede Illustrates that Multipotentiality Is Not a Relic of the Past". Michael Ede. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  51. ^ The Recipe for Top Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders with Michael Ede, 2023-05-23, retrieved 2023-05-26
  52. ^ "Sports Management Podcast: Michael Ede – Founder & CEO, Uplift11 Sports on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
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