The encouraging growth of the African tech startup industry

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about growth of the African tech startup industry.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, founder and general partner at Future Africa, together with Okendo Lewis-Gayle, founder and chair of the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance (HEA).

The discussion focuses on the work being done by Aboyeji and Lewis-Gayle; the importance of networking for entrepreneurs and startups; Aboyeji and Lewis-Gayle’s career highlights; identifying gaps in the African startup ecosystem; highlighting the available opportunities for new startups; and tips around finding the right investor for a business venture.
26 May 2021 English South Africa Business News · News

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