Founders Connect
Founders Connect is on a mission to document the stories, journeys and ideologies of leading and emerging African entrepreneurs and operators. The podcast aims to create meaningful insights that can be shared and beneficial to other founders, entrepreneurs, knowledge seekers, consumers and the world in general - targeting a wide variety of audiences.
Episodes
What Nobody Tells You About Building a Fintech in Nigeria | Babatunde Akin-Moses of Sycamore NG
What does it actually take to build a fintech company in Nigeria for five years with almost no visibility, no big splash, and no shortcut — and still come out standing?Babatunde Akin-Moses had a plan. Work for ten years, save money, then start a business. He did not want to be Bill Gates, he knew he was not from that kind of family. He looked at the Nigerian entrepreneurs he admired and every sing
He Turned an MIT Class Project Into One of Africa's Most Ambitious Bets on Transportation | Adetayo Bamiduro of MAX.ng
What does it actually take to build one of Africa's most ambitious infrastructure companies from scratch and keep building through a regulatory shutdown, a global pandemic, and a currency collapse that wiped out over 70% of your revenue overnight?Adetayo Bamiduro, co-founder and CEO of Max, the mobility and logistics platform he launched out of MIT in 2015, answers that question with a level o
This Is How a Multipotentialite Builds an Empire Without Losing Her Mind, Her Health, or Integrity | Adaora Mbelu on Founders Connect
She once walked into Badagry, found Babas with trucks parked on the side of the road, convinced twelve of them to show up at a location in Surulere for an inspection — and won a contract she had no equipment to fulfil. She was twenty-three. That is the first business she ever ran when she moved back to Nigeria. And it tells you everything you need to know about how Adora thinks.This is not an inte
Paystack, Piggyvest, Moniepoint — The Investor Behind Africa's Biggest Exits Tells All | Kola Aina
What does it actually take to back Africa's most consequential companies — and what does it cost you personally to get there? Kola Aina is the founder and managing partner of Ventures Platform, the fund behind Paystack, Piggyvest, Moniepoint, Lemfi, Omni Retail, Raenest, Verto, and over 90 other startups. Over a decade, the firm has supported more than 140 founders and helped drive over $1 bil
How to Invest Through Inflation, Clear Debt and Still Build Wealth : A Financial Masterclass
What does it actually cost to build wealth in Nigeria right now — when purchasing power is shrinking, the Naira is under pressure, and the standard financial advice was written for a completely different economy? In this episode of Founders Connect, Tosin Oladokun, founder of Money Africa and one of the continent's most trusted voices in financial literacy, sits down for a candid, wide-ranging
Grief, Growth and $4.4M: What Five Years of Showing Up Really Looks Like for a Nigerian Founder
Kelvin saves his name in people's phones as "Kelvin Bumpa." Not as a stunt. Not as a branding exercise. It is just what happens when you spend five years pouring yourself so completely into something that the line between you and the thing you are building stops making sense.In this episode of Founders Connect, Kelvin, co-founder and CEO of Bumpa Nigeria's commerce operating syst
Paul Onwuanibe on Building a $150M Empire: The Secret Most African Founders Will Never Know!
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How Olumide Akintola Built Three Completely Different Business Models for Three African Markets
What does it actually take to go from walking Ibadan markets in sandals - because your shoe size didn't exist in Nigeria — to scaling a brand to 800,000 customers while spending less than 30% of your marketing budget? That's not a metaphor. That's Olumide Akinsola's actual origin story, and it tells you everything you need to know about how he thinks.Olumide started the way most pe
This Investor Who Has Seen 500M+ in Deals Explains Why Startups Shouldn't Take VC | Nichole Yembra
Nichole Yembra is a force of nature in the African tech ecosystem. As a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and an Obama Foundation Leader, she has overseen over $500 million in capital raises and fostered the growth of giants like Flutterwave and Max. In this deep-dive interview on Found Connect, Nichole shares the raw, unfiltered reality of what it takes to build, fail, and scale in Nigeria and beyond.Ni
She left Oil & Gas at 40 With No Business Experience to build a Billion-Naira Empire
What does it actually take to build a business that lasts 25 years in Nigeria — through recessions, exchange rate crashes, COVID, counterfeit competitors, and a rapidly changing economy? Mrs. Temilola Adepetun has the answer, and it is not what most people expect.This episode of Founders Connect is one of the most layered and honest conversations about what entrepreneurship really looks like over
Samuel Okwuada on building Healthtech in Nigeria and the Challenges that come with it
Samuel Okwuada sold his first software company for hundreds of thousands of dollars at 17 while studying pharmacy in the UK. Today, he runs Remedial Health, a YCombinator-backed Nigerian Healthtech startup that has raised over 50 million dollars, employs 450 people, operates 100 vehicles across three Nigerian cities, and delivers 100 million medicines annually to thousands of pharmacies and hospit
How to Benjamin Dada Built A Media Company While Climbing Corporate Ladders
What is it like to build one of Africa's leading tech media platforms while also moving up in the corporate fintech world? Benjamin Dada, founder of Condia (formerly benjamindada.com), joins us to share his story of balancing two careers, facing identity challenges, and making tough choices between passion and profit.Benjamin’s path has been far from ordinary. He got into tech journalism by ch
How June Angelides Went From Yaba to Backing $100M+ Startups Across Africa & Europe
June Angelides MBE is a globally recognized venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in tech, inclusive leadership, and investing in Africa and Europe. In this Founders Connect episode, June Angelides sits down with Peace Itimi to share her journey from growing up in Yaba, Lagos to becoming a leading investor backing startups across Africa and the UK.June opens up a
How Tayo Oviosu is Building The fintech Giant of Africa
Building a business for 16 years in the African tech ecosystem requires more than just a good idea—it requires "crazy" resilience and the ability to pivot when the market shifts. In this episode, Tayo Oviosu, founder and CEO of Paga, shares the raw, unfiltered story of building one of Nigeria's leading mobile money infrastructures. From getting fired from his first job after college
Destiny Ogedengbe on breaking the cycle: How a poor kid from Benin made it to Harvard Law
Is it possible to move from the streets of Benin City to the most prestigious law firms on Wall Street? In this episode of Founders Connect, Peace Itimi sits down with Destiny Ogedegbe, popularly known as "Mr. Possible." This isn't just a career interview; it is a masterclass in the psychology of excellence, the necessity of grit, and the transformative power of imagination. Destiny’
They Built Nigeria’s Biggest Brands — But You Hardly Hear Their Names | UNSUNG Documentary
In Nigeria’s thriving tech ecosystem, we often celebrate founders and engineers - the builders, the innovators, the faces on the covers. But behind every viral campaign, every trusted brand, and every startup that broke through the noise, there’s a different kind of builder: the marketer.Unsung is a raw and reflective documentary exploring how marketers shape perception, drive growth, and create c
How Bamboo Is Helping Africans Build Wealth Through Investment | The Evolution of Bamboo
Wealth is not just about how much you earn. True wealth is about what you own. For decades, ownership in Africa has been blocked by policies, gatekeepers, and limited access to global markets. That’s the gap Bamboo set out to close. Founded in 2019 by Richmond Bassey and Yanmo Omorogbe, Bamboo is more than a startup. It is infrastructure designed to help Africans invest in the world’s biggest comp
The Startup Helping African SMEs Access Business Loans | Salad Africa’s Story with Chikodi Ukaiwe
In this episode of Founders Connect, Peace Itimi sits with Chikodi Ukaiwe, the Founder and CEO of Salad Africa, to uncover his incredible journey through banking, tech, entrepreneurship, and eventually building one of Africa’s most impactful fintech startups. Salad Africa is transforming how small businesses and employees access credit in a continent where banks often say “no.”Chikodi shares his i
The Best Founders Are Salespeople – How to Sell Anything | Seye Bandele at The Builders Summit 2025
In this powerful and engaging talk from The Builders Summit 2025, Seye Bandele breaks down one of the most underrated yet absolutely essential skills every founder must master: sales. Titled “The Best Founders Are Salespeople – How to Sell Anything,” this session isn’t just a presentation, it’s a wake-up call for every startup founder, builder, and visionary who thinks product alone will carry the
Building a Business That Survives 10+ Years in Africa | The Untold Story of Kopo Kopo with Dennis Ondeng
How do you build a startup that survives over a decade in Africa's tough tech terrain? In this interview, Dennis Ondeng, the CEO of Kopo Kopo, shares his remarkable journey of building and sustaining a fintech company for over 14 years in Kenya and across Africa. This episode is more than a founder story; it's a deep dive into what it means to lead with resilience, vision, and empathy.Kopo
He Shut Down a Winning Business to Build WorkPay | Paul Kimani on Building & Scaling Across Africa
What would you do if the most profitable part of your business was the hardest part to scale?In this exclusive Founders Connect episode, we sat down with Paul Kimani, the CEO and co-founder of Workpay, to dive into his unconventional entrepreneurial journey, the bold decisions that shaped Workpay, and the hard lessons learned along the way.From studying electrical engineering to working as a mecha
Building Africa's Biggest Crypto Wallet - The Untold Story
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Tobi Asu-Johnson, the founder of Zap Africa, to discuss his vision for building Africa's biggest crypto wallet. With the rise of crypto adoption in Africa, Tobi shares his insights on the opportunities and challenges of creating a blockchain solution that caters to the unique needs of the African market. He also shares some valuable crypto tips and
Climbing the Tech Ladder in Nigeria: Tunde Ajibawo's Advice for Software Engineers | How I S3 Ep1
In this inspiring and deeply insightful conversation, we take you on a journey through the eyes of someone who’s been building in the Nigerian tech space for over a decade.Tunde Ajibawo is the current Head of Engineering at SystemSpecs Deelaa. With over a decade of experience in building software and leading teams, Tunde has contributed to the success of several tech-driven companies in Nigeria. H
How Antler is helping Early Stage Starups Scale Faster
In this video, we dive into Antler, a global early-stage investor that's backing the world's most ambitious founders and building the fastest-growing portfolio of venture-backed startups across the globe.This video is specifically for founders looking to scale or anyone just curious about how top VCs help startups grow from idea to impact, this video breaks down how Antler supports early-s
How to build a loyal audience from scratch | Creator Jam with Peace Itimi & Caleb Maru Episode 1
This episode is a must-watch for content creators, aspiring creators, and entrepreneurs looking to grow their audience and build a sustainable content business. In this episode of Creators Jam, Peace Itimi and Caleb Maru dive into the process of building a loyal audience—sharing their experiences, strategies, and insights on what really works.Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment and share.
The untold story about 54 gene | A chat with Dr Abasi Ene-Obong
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong shares his journey from his love for science to founding 54gene, a company that set out to revolutionize Africa’s genomics industry. He opens up about the company’s mission, key milestones, impact during COVID-19, and the shocking truth behind the hostile takeover that led to its downfall.
Now, he’s building again with Syndicate Bio. This is a found
Building, Innovating, and Thriving in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem: Insights from Iyin Aboyeji #TheBuilders Summit 2024
In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Iyin Aboyeji takes on some of the most pressing questions from attendees at the Builders Summit in Lagos. He dives into topics like navigating government policies, balancing a 9-5 job while building a startup, key considerations when choosing a co-founder, and much more.
This session is filled with valuable insights you won't want to miss. If you enjoy the
Why Effective Storytelling Matters #FoundersConnectLiveInLondon
In this #FoundersConnect Live in London segment with Olugbeminiyi Idowu, Founder and Managing Director of Talking Drum Communications, talks to us about the importance of effective storytelling for your brand.
Olugbeminiyi is a technology PR and comms specialist, with vast experience in leading and delivering successful media campaigns for a wide range of companies - from established global playe
How To Position Your Startup To Attract Investors with Lexi Novitske & Bunmi Akinyemiju
In this power-packed panel session, Bunmi Akinyemiju of Greenhouse Capital Africa and Lexi Novitske of Norrsken22, share insights on everything founders need to know about securing funding, pitching with confidence, and avoiding costly mistakes. They shared key factors investors look for before writing that check, the red flags that instantly turn investors away (and how to avoid them), strategies
How I Built Tech Safari In 18 months with Caleb Maru
In this episode, we sit down with Caleb Maru, the visionary founder of Tech Safari, to uncover how he transformed his media startup into a thriving company generating $49,000 in monthly revenue in just 18months.
Caleb shares some of the strategies that fueled Tech Safari's rapid growth. Don’t miss this inspiring story of innovation and determination!
Read more about Tech Safari here: https://ww
How I Went From A Local to A Global Role in 4 years by Oiza Saidq
In this episode, Oiza Sadiq shares her inspiring corporate career journey, detailing how she progressed from a local role to a regional position and ultimately a global role at Google, all within just four years.
Oiza walks us through the exact steps she took, the strategies that helped her stand out, and the critical skills she had to learn to succeed at each stage. Whether you're early in your
Jessica Hope: The Queen of African Tech PR and The Story Behind Wimbart
In this latest Founders Connect episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Jessica Hope, the "Queen of African Tech." In this engaging conversation, Jessica shares her personal and professional experiences, from her upbringing in the UK to her entrepreneurial journey with Wimbart.
Discover how she transitioned from a temporary role at the Natural History Museum in the UK to leading PR effort
Investing in Africa: A Fireside chat with Nimmy Mathews and Yvonne Bajela
In this episode, Nimmy Mathews (Head of EMEA Sales, Startups at AWS) and Yvonne Bajela (Partner at LocalGlobe and Latitude) discuss investing in African startups and supporting black female founders and underrepresented founders. They share insights on funding challenges and their vision for improving the ecosystem.
Mathews has led diverse organizations at Amazon, focusing on helping startups an
How Tech1M is Connecting Top Tech Talent Globally - Tommie Edwards' Story
In this Founders Connect episode, we sit down with Tommie Edwards, the CEO and Co-founder of Tech1M, a cutting-edge tech company dedicated to bridging the gap between businesses and top-tier tech talent. Tommie shares her inspiring journey, from her early days in Nigeria to dropping out of the University of Lagos and making a bold move to the UK. Here, she shares how she navigated her early days
How Norrsken22's $205M Fund is Empowering African Growth-Stage Startups #FoundersConnect
In this Founders Connect episode, we sit down with the team behind Norrsken Foundation and Norrsken 22: Niklas Adalberth, Hans Otterling, and Lexi Novitske. Niklas opens up about his upbringing and shares why he decided to leave Klarna, offering a unique perspective on the balance between money and happiness. Hans reflects on his own early years and provides his vision for the African tech ecosys
How Chowdeck is Changing the Food Delivery Game: A Chat with the Chowdeck Team #FoundersConnect
id you know Chowdeck, the green and yellow app everyone's using these days, started with a frustrating late-night craving?
Chowdeck is an on-demand food delivery service and marketplace where people can purchase their favourite meals from a wide range of restaurants. Whether local or continental, customers can buy food in a few short steps and have it delivered to their doorstep in under 30 minu
How to be a great operator: A Keynote Address by Adia Sowho at #TheBuildersSummit
In this video, Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer at MTN Nigeria, delivers a keynote address titled, "So You Want to Be a Great Operator?" live at The Builders Summit by Founders Connect. With a career spanning roles at Etisalat, MTN Nigeria, Thrive Agric and more, Adia brings a wealth of experience in telecommunications, marketing, and technology. She has a proven track record of driving growth
Sim Shagaya Shares Entrepreneurial Lessons From Building Konga, uLesson
In this episode, Sim Shagaya, one of Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs, takes us through his remarkable journey in building some of Africa’s most recognized businesses across multiple industries. From his decision to leave the U.S. and move back to Nigeria, to founding groundbreaking ventures like E-Motion, Konga, uLesson and many others, Sim shares invaluable insights from each stage of his entrep
How Adeola Ayoola is Digitizing Healthcare for Africans with Famasi Africa
Adeola Ayoola is on a mission to transform healthcare in Africa. Through Famasi Africa, she’s making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and efficient for Africans everywhere.
In this episode, she share how Famasi Africa is simplifying how people access essential health services, from prescription refills to medical consultations.
With Famasi Africa, Adeola has created a platform that brings
How to Execute Excellently ft Bayo "Lion" Adedeji #FoundersConnect Live in London
Bayo 'Lion' Adedeji is the current Group CEO of Wakanow, Africa's one-stop shop for cheap flights, hotel reservations and airport pickups. Before Wakanow, Bayo was a Senior Finance Manager at Amazon, in charge of fulfilment supporting product teams in 16 countries.
During his segment at #FoundersConnect Live in London, Bayo shared his insights on the excellent execution, and doing th
Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO of Moniepoint Africa, on #FoundersConnect Live in London
Tosin Eniolorunda is a leading innovator in the African Fintech space. He is the founder and CEO of Moniepoint Inc, a global, all-in-one, digital financial services provider with operations in Nigeria and an ongoing expansion into other emerging markets.
Since 2019, Moniepoint Inc. has powered over a million businesses, offering payment, banking, credit, and business management tools.
In this epi
Why you need to Network for Growth ft Damilare Ogunleye, CEO of Foodlama #FoundersConnect Live in London
“My own rule to networking is to give. You gain when you’re a giver”
In this episode of Founders Connect, Damilare Ogunleye, founder of Foodlama, shared his insights during his Keynote session in London about the importance of networking for growth especially as an entrepreneur. Tune in!
Consistency and Clarity in Entrepreneurship ft Femi Iromini, CEO of Moni Africa #FoundersConnect
In this Founders Connect episode, our host, Peace Itimi, sits down with the incredible Femi Iromini, the brain behind the YC-backed Moni Africa. Get ready for a candid conversation that goes beyond the boardroom!
What's on the agenda?
- Femi's backstory
- Overcoming lending challenges in Africa
- From Geology to Crowdfunding: Femi's fundraising journey
- Top Entrepreneurial lessons learned
And m
#FoundersConnect: Interview with Obi Emetarom of Zone Network
Obi Emetarom is a serial tech entrepreneur who has focused his entire career on the Fintech space in Africa. For his first venture in 2004 he co-founded Parkway Projects to provide fintech solutions for commercial Banks in Nigeria. After exiting, he cofounded Appzone in 2008 and since then has created several innovative startups within Appzone.
In November 2022, Appzone rebranded to Zone, a regul
Interview with Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO and Co-Founder of Moniepoint Group
Tosin Eniolorunda is the co-founder and CEO of Moniepoint (previously TeamApt), a global, all-in-one, digital financial services provider with operations in Nigeria and an ongoing expansion into other emerging markets. Since 2019, Moniepoint Group’s technology has powered over a million businesses, offering all the payment, banking, credit, and business management tools they need to succeed.
In
Interview with Eloho Omame, Cofounder of First Check, Former MD Endeavor Nigeria.
Eloho Omame is the co-founder of First Check, a Venture Capital firm giving women-led companies their first seed investments. Before First Check, she was the MD and CEO of Endeavor, a company dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs to scale. In this Founders Connect interview, Eloho shares her unique journey and all the varied facets that have contributed to her current phase. She talks to us about
Interview with Joe Kinvi, Founding Partner at HoaQ Club
Born in Togo, and raised in Ireland, Joe Kinvi, the founding partner of HoaQ club, has lived a bold and audacious life. In this episode of Founders Connect, he walks us through the many changes and decisions he made that have pushed him to success. From learning english to working at E&Y, starting Touchtech (acquired by Stripe) and founding HoaQ.
This episode is supported by IRL, an original podc
Interview with Fola Olatunji-David of Sporting Lagos (Ex- Amazon Web Services, Google)
For over a decade, Fola Olatunji David has been immersed in the Tech and Business world. He has worked in so many different industries, from IT and consulting to e-commerce and education. He has also contributed immensely to the business scene in Africa through his work in VC.
In this episode, Fola shares his experience working at Amazon Web Services, Google, etc. and we get to learn a little bit
Interview with Damilare Ogunleye, Co-Founder and CEO of Foodlama
Damilare is a top technology and digital marketing professional who lives in the UK. He is the founder of Foodlama, a browser Extension that helps you easily find food that matches your preferences when shopping for groceries online.
Before Foodlama, he co-founded Hazina, a company that delivered product samples from fast-moving consumer goods (FCMG) brands to consumers for feedback. In this epi
Interview with Yomi Adedeji, Co-founder of Softcom and Eyowo
Softcom is a thinking company that gives companies the tools to help them grow by giving them access to better banking, helping them sell and receive payments seamlessly, learn and grow.
In this Tell-All interview, Yomi Adedeji, Softcom’s CEO and Co-founder, shares his story. Growing up in a Nigerian family with parents who gave him a level of independence, he learned how to think, attended Cove
Interview with Kemi Olawoye, the Founder of BabyMigo, Nigeria's Largest Parenting Community
Meet Kemi Olawoye, the Founder and CEO of BabyMigo, a Nigerian femtech startup founded in 2017, which is increasing the amount of access families have to to quality information surrounding pregnancy and parenthood. They have amassed over 250,000 users on their platform, and are steadily growing. In this interview, Kemi shares her story. Growing up in a family of loving parents, studying physiothe
Interview with Erika Brodnock, Founder of Kami.
Erika Brodnock is an award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, angel investor, and keynote speaker. She is the founder of Kami, an app that provides support and counseling for working parents. Before Kami, she founded Karisma Kidz, a company focused on producing games and toys for kids. She is also the Co-founder and Head of Research for Extend Ventures, a company committed to reducing bias in t
Interview with Bradley Want, VP of Growth at Kuda Bank
Bradley Want is the VP of Growth at Kuda, a fintech company operating in Nigeria and expanding to other countries which has over 3 million customers worldwide and is valued at $500 million as at August 2021. In this episode of Founders Connect, we discuss diverse areas of mobile company growth, Bradley’s experience working at Kuda, growth stacks and channels, team structure and more!
To learn
Interview with Kemi Olawoye, Co-founder and CEO of BabyMigo
Meet Kemi Olawoye, the Founder and CEO of BabyMigo, a Nigerian femtech startup founded in 2017, which is increasing the amount of access families have to to quality information surrounding pregnancy and parenthood. They have amassed over 250,000 users on their platform, and are steadily growing. In this interview, Kemi shares her story. Growing up in a family of loving parents, studying physiother
Interview with Peter Bunor, Co-founder and Growth Lead at Field Intelligence
Peter Bunor Jr. is the Co-founder and Growth Lead at Field Intelligence, a pharmaceutical supply chain that helps governments and businesses grant access to healthcare in the fastest-growing parts of the world. He shares his life journey with us in this episode of Founders Connect. From being born into the family of a Nollywood veteran actor to becoming a child actor himself, and gradually findi
Interview with Mariam Jimoh, Founder and CEO of Oja, (Ethnic Grocery Delivery Startup)
Mariam Jimoh is the founder and CEO of Oja, a one-stop shop for cultural foods. Oja’s mission is to radically reshape groceries and make foods from all cultures accessible from anywhere in the world. Mariam was recognised in the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Technology list, and her company also recently raised 3.4 million dollars in funding. In this interview, Mariam shares her life and journey with us
Interview with Ijeoma Akwiwu, Co-founder and COO of Pivo
Ijeoma Akwiwu is the Chief Operations Officer and CO-Founder of Pivo, a digital bank for trade in Africa. Before Pivo, she studied law at Lagos State University, then worked for several years as a firm lawyer, before getting into corporate practice as an In-house lawyer at Gilmor Engineering. After a few years of practice, she attended the University of Glasgow to get a Master's degree in softwar
Interview with Preston Timeyin Ideh, CEO and Co-Founder of Stears
Preston Timeyin Ideh is Co-founder and CEO of Stears, an Intelligence startup providing data and insights on local (and global) affairs for enterprises and individuals. Stears' mission is to become the world's most trusted source of African data, insight and data collection tools for businesses, financial and policy professionals.
Before founding Stears, Preston worked as a corporate lawyer for
Interview with Moe "Moechievous" Odele, Founder of VaziLegal, Scale my Hustle.
Moe "Moechievous" Odele, is the Founding Partner at Vazi Legal and the founder of Scale My Hustle. Vazi Legal is a foremost tech-focused law firm with practices in Nigeria and the United States. They provide legal services to tech startups, venture capital funds, and other organisations. Scale My Hustle is a social enterprise focused on helping entrepreneurs build better-structured businesses by p
Interview with Tomilola Majekodunmi, CEO and Co-founder of Bankly
Tomilola Majekodunmi is the Founder and CEO of Bankly, a Nigerian fintech startup digitizing cash for the unbanked. She has over ten years of experience in the finance industry, having worked as an investment banker and analyst for the majority of her career. In this Interview, Tomilola shares her journey with us, from studying physiology at the University to closing $2 million dollar seed rounds
Interview with Moses Enenwali, Co-Founder and CEO of Topship
Moses Enenwali is the Co-founder and CEO of Topship, a logistics service provider helping people send items to over 200 cities all over the world. Before Topship, he worked in Africa Courier Express (ACE) and Sendbox, experiences that influenced his decision to build. In this interview, Moses tells us more about his person, his career trajectory, his experience going through YCombinator and his
Interview with Adia Sowho, CMO of MTN Nigeria
Adia Sowho is the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, a multinational mobile telecommunications company that operates in many African and Asian countries. She is a powerhouse business expert, that is full of "masterclasses" as she says in this episode. Before MTN, Adia acquired a lot of experience working in different capacities at different companies. She started her career as a Radio Frequen
Interview with Adetola Onayemi, Co-Founder & CEO of Norebase, Future Africa
Adetola Onayemi, is the Co-Founder & CEO of Norebase, a digital infrastructure startup that helps individuals expand their businesses with ease. Before Norebase, Tola worked studied Law in the University of Lagos where he graduated with a First Class, and did his Masters in Cambridge. He then worked in an Advisory role for the Nigerian government, was one of the key players in the creation of the
Interview with Chimezie Emewulu, Co-Founder and MD of Seamfix Limited.
Chimezie Emewulu, is a tech founder with over a decade of experience building tech products. He is the founder of Seamfix, a people & software development company that seamlessly automates processes for productivity and revenue for over 100 million Nigerians. In this podcast episode, Chimezie sits down with me to share his experience building Seamfix, and all the experience he has garnered from
Interview with Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph, Cofounder & CEO of Kippa
Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph's Linkedin states that his "north star is to unlock socio-economic prosperity for Africa." He is taking steps to do this through Kippa, a package deal of financial management solutions for small businesses in Africa. Kippa gives merchants easy digital tools to help them run their businesses successfully and provides various services including accounting and banking. Before K
Interview with Florence Githinji, Regional Marketing Manager at YellowCard
Florence Githinji is the Regional Marketing Manager of YellowCard, a crypto company in Africa that enables its users buy and sell crypto with various payment options. She has an extensive background working in Marketing and a deep understanding of the systems in the East African region. Coming from a background in Journalism, she has established herself in Marketing and has notably worked for Micr
Interview with Ben Lyon, CEO and CoFounder of Stax, an Offline Payment App for Africans
Ben Lyon is the CoFounder and CEO of Hover Developer Services, the parent company of Stax, a simple & secure way to transfer money, buy airtime, & pay bills in Africa without dialling USSD codes or relying on an internet connection.
In this episode of Founders Connect, I ask Ben questions about his background, growing up in Southern America, moving to Africa and acquiring a global perspective a
Interview with Jude Dike, CoFounder and CEO of GetEquity
Jude Dike has gained so much experience as an engineer, programming professionally for 6 years. He has an Engineering degree in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and has worked on projects with companies locally and internationally revolving around Tech and Finance. He is the founder of GetEquity, a company democratizing access to Startup funding and investment, and encouraging startu
Interview with Njoku Emmanuel, CEO and Co-Founder of Lazerpay
In the last year, riveting news has been circulating on a 19-year old Nigerian founder who has taken the Tech-crypto world by the horns. His name is Njoku Emmanuel, CEO and CoFounder of Lazerpay, a crypto payment gateway startup with the main aim of facilitating crypto payments around the world for businesses and individuals. Lazerpay was launched in Ocotber 2021 alongside CoFounders Abdulfatai Su
Interview with Ayo Akindele, Founder and CEO of Kyshi
Ayo Akindele is the Founder and CEO of Kyshi a payment startup that aims to facilitate transnational money transactions inorder to alleviate the inconveniences attached to sending money across borders. Before becoming a startup founder, he worked for 14 years in the Corporate world as a Sales personnel at Preqin, and was able to grow and learn so much about business in that space.
In this Founde
Interview with Koromone Koroye, Managing Editor of TechCabal
Koromone “KK” Koroye is the acting editor-in-chief and managing editor at TechCabal, a PanAfrican Publication that seats at the centre of stories and news on the tech ecosystem. She manages TechCabal’s newsroom and the team of reporters & journalists. And in her capacity as acting Editor-in-Chief, oversees the day to day activities and attends events on behalf of TechCabal.
In this episode of Fo
Interview with Duncan Muchangi, Principal @ Unicorn Growth, Former MD, Jumia Group & Antler E.A
Duncan Muchangi is a Venture capital investor with extensive experience working and starting African technology companies. He is the founder of Unicorn Growth Capital, an early-stage VC firm investing in the future of FinTech & Web3.0 in Africa by funding startups with innovative solutions at the core of their mission. Before Unicorn Growth Capital, Duncan worked at Jumia for five years, and worke
Interview with Marvin Coleby, Co-Founder and CEO of Raise
Marvin Coleby has an interesting background. Born in Paris, raised in the Bahamas, studied in Canada, and now lives in Kenya. His global perspective has influenced his desire for Panafrican Unity and has influenced his vision for Raise, a digital equity management platform, with the aim of bringing "security, transparency and simplicity to the African venture capital space.”
In this podcast epis
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Interview with Eyitayo Ogunmola, Founder of Utiva
On Linkedin, Eyitayo describes himself as "really enthusiastic about Web3 and products that digitalize how people learn."
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Interview with Godwin Tom, Serial Entrepreneur, Music Business Mogul & CEO of iMANAGE AFRICA
Godwin Tom is a renowned talent manager, creative entrepreneur and the Chief Executive officer at iManage Africa, a Talent & Events management company set up in 2017. Godwin Tom has worked with or managed artists like MI, Wizkid, Waje, Davido, Rooftop MCs, and many others.
With 10 years in the industry and practical experience at management level for Marketing, Public Relations, Image C
Interview with Tosin Faniro-Dada, MD /CEO of Endeavor (Nigeria)
Tosin Faniro-Dada is the Managing Director & CEO of Endeavor in Nigeria. Tosin is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and helping them scale, not just for the immediate impact this has on their organization but more for the multiplier effect, which confers on the larger society and economy. She has worked with entrepreneurs in various life-cycle stages, supporting them with interventions
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