Executive Spotlight
Executive Spotlight explores the story behind the executive, beyond titles and announcements, focusing on leadership journeys, insights, and decision-making.
It offers readers a clear, human view of the people shaping Africa’s tech and business landscape. To be featured, email spotlight@techpoint.africa.
Top stories
As a young boy in Lagos, Benjamin walked from Fadeyi to Mushin to buy electronic parts and sensors, building small robots from YouTube tutorials. Now he builds the infrastructure behind some of Nigeria’s most used fintech and consumer apps.
From holiday lessons to frontend leadership: How Abdulqudus Abubakre learned to build for real users
Abdulqudus Abubakare went from casual web lessons to leading frontend on a national platform. His journey shows what it really takes to learn, build, and grow as a developer in Nigeria.
Funke Olasupo’s unexpected journey from aspiring backend engineer to a technical writer highlights the crucial role of documentation in technology.
Progress Ochuko is building blockchain systems that make investing more accessible in Africa, while mentoring young women to move from curiosity to active participation in Web3.
Inside Daniel Anomfueme’s mission to build Africa’s first truly decentralised science tech ecosystem
Daniel Anomfueme began as the neighborhood’s unofficial IT support, learning tech via Wikipedia and a Galaxy Star Samsung. Now a Technical Project Manager, he’s building DeSci Africa to democratize scientific knowledge.
From angel investors to venture partners, these women are influencing where capital flows in Africa’s startup ecosystem.
This International Women’s Day, we spotlight the female operators supporting Africa’s venture ecosystem and helping founders to access capital, programs, and growth support.
After building a successful electronic company in Africa, Prateek Suri wants to focus on investing, women empowerment, and improving healthcare in Africa.
Francis Udogu breaks down why most startups get digital marketing wrong, and how to build systems that convert users beyond acquisition.
