Built Tough

S3, EP5 - Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (E), Founding Partner - Future Africa - Solving African Problems with African Solutions


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In this episode of 'Built Tough - Season 3', we have the pleasure of conversing with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (E), Founding Partner of Future Africa, one of Africa's most innovative investment funds. Iyinoluwa brings a wealth of experience as a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded two of Africa's first startup unicorns: Flutterwave and Andela. His journey from founder to investor has given him unique insights into the African tech ecosystem, which he now leverages at Future Africa to support the continent's next generation of leaders.

In this engaging discussion, E shares his perspective on building successful investment funds with long-term impact in Africa. He delves into the challenges and opportunities present in the current investment landscape, emphasising the importance of solving African problems with African solutions. Throughout our conversation, E's passion for nurturing local talent and his optimism about Nigeria's potential as a 'jungle lab' for innovation shine through, providing listeners with a compelling view on the future of tech entrepreneurship in Africa.

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Built ToughBy Victor Basta