Creating a Tech-Enabled Marketplace That Helps Africa’s Most Promising Startups Find Funding and Grow with Debo Omololu
About this episode
Episode #43 with Debo Omololu who is an Intrapreneur & Entrepreneur with two decades of experience in business development, market research & venture capital. He is also the CEO & Co-Founder at GetFundedAfrica.
GetFundedAfrica's mission is to help Africa’s most promising startups find funding, grow & solve society’s greatest challenges. They do this through a media portal - GetFundedAfrica News; a learning portal - REMSANA; and an investment arm - GFA Ventures
What We Discuss With Debo Omololu
- GetFundedAfrica connects African startups with investors, corporate partners, and mentors. How did you determine that such a platform or service was required?
- You've spent more than 17 years working in the African startup scene. Since you got involved, how have things changed?
- More founders are becoming funders in Africa's startup scene. What is the significance of this transition, and why is it so important?
- The success of your platform depends on the strength of your network. Could you please explain how you went about creating your network and how you use it to enhance the platform?
- Which international markets, in your opinion, are showing the most interest in the African startup space?
- And much more...
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