April Updates & The Builders Summit Countdown 🚀
Hey there, Founders Connect fam!
April was a busy month for us! We’ve been working hard since the beginning of the month, and we’re excited to share some updates with you.
The Builders Summit
In preparation for The Builders Summit, we shared a number of updates;
We announced the some of the speakers for the Builders Summit, including Sim Shagaya, Babajide Duroshola, Lexi Novitske, Adia Sowho, and more. We have more speakers lined up for you guys, so stay tuned for more updates!
We’ve also secured incredible sponsors like Paystack, Paga, MIVA University, Raenest and My Cover AI.
For the first time, we’re offering student tickets! Grab yours here.
Startup Innovation Challenge
We’re hosting a pitch competition for early-stage founders, offering $1000 cash and over $300,000 in perks! We're delighted with the responses so far.
Although the application deadline has passed, be sure to stay tuned and follow us on social media for updates like this.
TED Stage Moment
In April, our chief host, Peace Itimi, graced the TED stage in Vancouver, Canada! It was such an exciting moment, and we can’t wait for the world to witness it.
Insightful Interviews
Here’s the lineup for April;
A deep dive into the Chowdeck story
In this Founders Connect episode, we learned about Femi’s childhood and how his experience at Paystack prepared him for his entrepreneurial journey.
This time, however, we dove a little deeper into the core of the Chowdeck story, speaking with various team members about their roles and insights, as well as the riders about their experiences and how Chowdeck has impacted their lives. We learned a lot from the Chowdeck story, and wrote about some of the key lessons learned, read it here.
Excellent Execution with Bayo “Lion” Adedeji
During his session at Founders Connect Live in London, Bayo Adedeji shared his insights on how to execute just about anything excellently. He speaks on consistency, leadership, and how to build a profitable business. It’s an insightful watch.
Resilience In Building with Yele Bademosi
During his session at Founders Connect Live in London, Yele Bademosi sat down with Joyce Imiegha to discuss resilience and how to be resilient as a founder, especially during tough times. Yele shared authentic and honest advice for founders struggling to keep their companies afloat, laying people off, and so much more.
What’s Coming Up Next?
The Builders Summit is in 24 days! We’re counting down until the biggest and best summit for Africa Builders, and it’s so exciting! We cannot wait to connect with the best minds in the ecosystem!
If you want to be a part of celebrating every builder out there, you should secure your spot here.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates! Keep an eye out for an upcoming interview featuring the founding partners of one of the leading tech growth funds for Africans!
Until next time! Happy new month!