Founders Connect

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 career, transitioning between roles, or aiming to go global, there’s a lot to learn from her experiences.

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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 efforts at the Iroko and ultimately co-founding her own agency focused on African tech. Jessica reflects on the challenges of balancing family and business, the importance of celebrating team successes, and the lessons learned along the way.

Whether you're interested in PR, entrepreneurship, or the vibrant African tech scene, this video is packed with valuable insights and inspiration!

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 and small businesses scale globally. Bajela, a founding member of Impact X Capital LLP, has invested in companies like Wise and Flutterwave. She's been recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe Finance List and 25 Leading Black British People.

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 in a new country, found her first job, and balanced multiple side hustles while working 9-5.

Tommie also recounts starting a courier company, building a mobile app for event planners, and eventually founding Tech1M. Throughout the interview, she opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons learned, and what she would do differently if given the chance.

Tech1M is revolutionizing the way companies access skilled tech professionals, providing a seamless platform for connecting businesses with the right talent. This episode is packed with valuable insights and personal anecdotes that will motivate and inspire you.

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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 ecosystem over the next 5-10 years, including his experience investing in Spotify. Lexi gives us an inside look at the collaborative efforts of the Norrsken 22 team.

We also discuss the types of companies in Africa that Norrsken 22 is keen to invest in, offering valuable insights into the future of tech and entrepreneurship on the continent.

This episode is for anyone interested in the future of African tech

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 minutes.

In this Founders Connect interview, we sat down with Femi Aluko, the CEO of Chowdeck, along with other top leaders from the company - Including his co-founders, Olumide Ojo and Lanre Yusuf - to discuss the inception, growth and challenges they've faced so far.

So, if you've ever wondered how Chowdeck became a leading food delivery platform, this interview is a must-watch! Subscribe for more inspiring Founders Connect stories, and let us know what YOU think in the comments below!

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 and innovation across different organizations.

In her keynote, Adia shares key insights, tips, and tricks on how to excel as an operator. Her practical advice, drawn from years of leading high-performing teams and managing complex projects, is invaluable for both aspiring and seasoned operators.

This is a must-watch. As always, don't forget to like, share, subscribe AND leave a comment if you found this insightful.

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 entrepreneurial career.

This episode is filled with lessons on resilience, foresight, and making bold decisions that can define your legacy.

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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 things well.

If you want to learn more about Bayo's journey, watch our interview with him here - https://youtu.be/ifbJMZiuhgI?si=3rTwAtH_jV1-kVxs