Tag: Female-founder
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Woman in Tech For The Week: Omolola Dada
Omolola Dada is a Marketing Specialist with over five years of experience. She has created impactful digital strategies, driven exceptional brand growth, and worked with over 50 global brands to help them achieve their marketing objectives and establish a dominant online presence. Omolola Dada is the founder of Awani Digitals, a marketing communications and PR…
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Woman in Tech For The Week: Ore Badmus
Meet Ore Badmus, a product marketing leader with a transformative impact on the tech industry. She has over seven years of experience in film, media, and marketing, and she is a professional in writing compelling human, brand, and product stories. Ore is the Co-founder of Temsi Africa, an initiative that helps people transition and grow…
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Startup Spotlight: Blumefy
Blumefy was founded by Temitope Hundeyin in 2023 with the mindset that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach for the stars, and in this case, it is seizing global opportunities. Blumefy is a migration platform designed for Africans seeking new opportunities through migration. They empower migrants with access to expert advice, financial services, country guides,…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin
Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin is a Nigerian social impact entrepreneur and human development expert who has dedicated her life to helping women and girls in underserved communities. She is the Founder and CEO of Pearls Africa Youth Foundation, an NGO that educates, supports, and empowers susceptible young girls and women through tech education to achieve economic independence. …
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Startup Spotlight: alGROWithm
Image source: Techcabal alGROWithm is a company that helps African businesses grow. They do this by creating personalised plans that help businesses reach more customers and sell more products. Founded in 2018 by Bili Sule, alGROWithm has helped over 50 businesses succeed, including well-known names like Spleet, Chaka, OkHi, and Binance. Their services include marketing,…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Kemisola Bolarinwa
Kemisola Bolarinwa is a Nigerian Robotics Engineer with 11 years of experience. She founded Nextwear Technologies, the first wearable technology startup in Nigeria. She designs and develops wearable technology to treat health-related issues. She invented a smart bra that identifies early-stage breast cancer. This wearable technology has the potential to save countless lives, especially for…
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She Codes Africa Announces Advisory Board Members to Empower Women and Girls in STEM
She Code Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and celebrating girls and women in tech across Africa, has announced its advisory board members. They aim to bring these members together to expand their reach and guarantee a continuous sustainable future for women and young girls in STEM across the African continent. We’re on a…
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Startup Spotlight: Lami
Lami is on a mission to change the narrative in a continent where insurance penetration stands at a mere 3%. Founded by Kenyan entrepreneur Jihan Abass, Lami is an insurtech startup that seeks to make insurance accessible and affordable for millions of Africans. Lami’s approach focuses on building trust, delivering value, and establishing security through…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Dr Ayanna Howard
Dr Ayanna Howard is an American Roboticist, entrepreneur and educator, currently serving as the dean of the Ohio College of Engineering, a position she has held since becoming the first woman to lead the institution. Howard’s interest with artificial intelligence (AI) led her to join Axcelia Inc., where she helped develop technologies like Evolver, the…
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Startup Spotlight: Akiba Digital
Akiba Digital, founded by Tebogo Mokwena in 2017, is a data and technology company that empowers SMEs to improve their risk score and keep their businesses financially healthy. Akiba Digital’s solutions address an important challenge in Africa, where nearly 80% of SMEs and people need access to traditional credit scoring. Using alternative datasets, the company…