The Lagos startup expo has commenced registration for its 2023 annual event.
This year’s event will mark its second edition and is set to take place on May 20, 2023, at the Landmark Center in Victoria Island, Lagos.
What is The Lagos Startup Expo?
The Lagos Startup Expo is a highly anticipated event for all entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts.
The event serves as an excellent platform where entrepreneurs can showcase their businesses and connect with investors and potential partners.
It provides a network of top influencers in the tech space, as well as an opportunity for growth, and innovations, cross-promotion of ideas, decision making and sampling of new technologies.
Meet the Facilitators for the Lagos Startup Expo 2023
According to Techpoint Africa, this year’s event will feature several high-profile individuals who will facilitate the sessions at the event. They are:
1)Olu Oyinsan, Managing Partner, Oui Capital
Olu Oyinsan is the Managing Partner of Oui Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in tech startups in Africa.
Before founding Oui Capital, Oyinsan was a Director at LGT Impact Ventures, a global impact investment fund, where he led its investments in Africa. He is actively involved in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa.
Olu will be facilitating the session titled, “How to secure funding when no one wants to invest”.
2) Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-founder and COO, Piggyvest
Odunayo Eweniyi is the Co-founder and COO of Piggyvest, a Nigerian fintech startup that helps individuals save and invest money online.
With a remarkable 8-year background in business analysis and operations, she stands as an acclaimed fintech entrepreneur. Her endeavours focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fields of fintech and technology.
Odunayo will be facilitating the masterclass session titled, “How to win big in business on a tight budget.”
3. Oshone Anavhe, VP Operations, Thrive Agric
Oshone Anavhe is the VP of Operations at Thrive Agric, a Nigerian agritech startup that provides farmers with access to finance, technology, and markets.
With a background as an independent consultant, he has collaborated with various startups and organizations, delivering expert guidance in agribusiness management, value chain analysis, food systems advisory, strategy development, and operational efficiency.
Oshone will be facilitating the masterclass session titled, “Turning adversity to advantage: How to move your startup from surviving to thriving.”
What to Expect
The Lagos Startup Expo event comes with several benefits to all participants.
The event serves as an excellent platform where entrepreneurs can showcase their businesses and connect with investors and potential partners.
Additionally, it will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and knowledge on how to grow and scale startup businesses,
alongside interactive sessions, workshops and networking opportunities.
This year’s event will be hosted by digital media company, Techpoint Africa and is themed ‘Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth’.
Interested candidates can register here.
