Tag: Founder
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Woman in Tech For the Week: Amanda Etuk
Amanda Etuk is an entrepreneur and logistics expert based in Lagos, Nigeria. She co-founded Messenger, a platform that optimises deliveries by providing financial services to logistics entrepreneurs. Amanda founded this company with the aim of transforming the logistics industry in Nigeria. Her experience in senior roles at companies like 54gene, Zippy Logistics, and Hygeia HMO…
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5 Inspiring Women in Tech to Follow on Social Media
Sometimes, all we need is a little inspiration to continue pushing forward in a male-dominated industry. We need constant reminders that we are doing a great job and are not alone. What better way to get that than following and seeing daily updates from inspiring women in tech who have successfully navigated that path? By…
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Startup Spotlight: Jumba
Jumba is a Kenyan construction technology platform that aims to make constructing a house seamless, efficient, and affordable. Founded in 2022, Jumba streamlines B2B construction material purchases and financing, empowering hardware retailers and real estate developers to access the supplies they need. Jumba provides a one-stop shop for construction materials and a short-term financing option.…
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Woman in Tech For The Week: Haneefah Abdurrahman Lekki
Haneefah Abdurrahman Lekki is an award-winning tech community builder passionate about improving tech communities in Africa. She is the community manager at Ingressive for Good, a non-profit organisation dedicated to training 1,000,000 African youths and placing 5,000 of them in jobs. The organisation’s mission is to create and increase the earning power of African youth…
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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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Meet Hassanat Abubakar: A Product Manager Making a Difference
Hassanat’s journey into tech was driven by her desire to make a meaningful impact. As a biochemist, she felt the need to transition into something more fulfilling after realising that her degree in Biochemistry might not offer enough opportunities for her as an entry-level. The Stack Journal sat down with Hassanat Abubakar, a product manager…
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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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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…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Ejide Akinbiyi
Ejide Akinbiyi is an entrepreneur and CEO of MaterialsPro, an on-demand procurement and supply chain platform designed specifically for the construction industry. With over 13 years of experience building and scaling products, Ejide is passionate about using technology to drive innovation and make a lasting impact. Her journey began in various roles at prominent companies…
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Meet Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer
Image by 21kschools Augusta Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician and an associate of Charles Babbage, was born on December 10, 1815, in London, England. She is widely known as the first computer programmer because of her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. Ada was the daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron and reformer Anne…