The just concluded 4th edition of #StartUPFriday that took place in Abuja had people from different parts of Nigeria and especially Lagos book their flights and road trips to attend the event. Red Sparrow Maitama, Abuja with a cool ambience played host to StartUP Friday attendees.
4th edition #StartUPFriday is officially live and @bunmiokunowo welcomes attendees introducing special guests. pic.twitter.com/QliBGS7IGW
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) July 1, 2016
The 4th edition of StartUP Friday took off with Bunmi Okunowo, the National Coordinator of OIIE, giving the opening remarks and then calling on the Acting Director General of NITDA to give the opening speech to officially kickstart the sessions outlined for this edition.
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, Acting DG NITDA speaks…#StartUPFriday https://t.co/TqgWrN2JXN
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) July 1, 2016
The first panel session for the day discussed the ‘Use of Mainstream Media for Business’. This session was anchored by Andy Agbo-Madaki (Cyber, ePayment & Info Security Analyst) with Enuma Okoro (award-winning writer, speaker and communications consultant) and Jola Aderemi (Head of Business Development at Google Nigeria) as part of the panelists.
'Using Mainstream Media for Business' with Andy Agbo-Madaki, Enuma Okoro and Jola Aderemi #StartUPFriday #FutureHack pic.twitter.com/bzSTzaZ29r
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) July 1, 2016
A start up must leverage on the power of partnership. – @andymadaki #startupfriday #futurehack
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 2, 2016
Tell the story of the business and be consistent in the story telling – @EnumaOkoro
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 2, 2016
Know who you are, knpw your values, learn to construct your story to fit different audience with different backgrounds – @EnumaOkoro
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 2, 2016
Make sure everyone on your team understands the business values. @enumaokoro #startupfriday #futurehack
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 2, 2016
The breakout session started immediately after the first panel discussion. This edition had four breakout sessions, just like the 3rd edition of StartUP Friday, but with new topics to discuss. The hall was divided into four parts having sessions covering Traction, Marketing, Corporate Governance and an Angel Investors’ Meeting anchored by Lagos Angel Network’s Yemi Keri.
Four breakout sessions covering Traction, Marketing, Corporate Governance and Angel Investors Meeting #StartUPFriday pic.twitter.com/IFtNoK6OUk
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) July 1, 2016
Traction session anchored by @OsayiIgharo (Ripple VC), @Walejiboye (eLpee Consults), & @SimeonOnonobi #StartUPFriday pic.twitter.com/E5M3vskkw2
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) July 1, 2016
Corporate Governance: Who should have the highest share? Why not me? anchored by David Olatunji, CEO SkillsFuture pic.twitter.com/xxTeYsFNPf
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) July 1, 2016
Marketing Session: How do I reach my customers? anchored by Lanre Philips, eLpee Consults #StartUPFriday #FutureHack pic.twitter.com/5QwwSkzIeC
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) July 1, 2016
Marketing Session: How do I reach my customers? anchored by Lanre Philips, eLpee Consults #StartUPFriday #FutureHack pic.twitter.com/5QwwSkzIeC
— Techpoint Africa (@TechpointAfrica) July 1, 2016
Before any business can be invested in it must be in the production stage -Yemi Keri #startupfriday #futurehack pic.twitter.com/DG0DloOZOX
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 3, 2016
After about 45 minutes of back and forth conversations at the various sessions, the attendees of StartUP Friday were brought together to witness ‘The Future Hack‘, an open innovation segment which featured innovative solutions to deep challenges of the future (solutions with growth potential).
Justin Irabor presenting his futuristic idea on future farms concept . #startupfriday #futurehack pic.twitter.com/Lv4vXVAm0P
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
Nnameka Ugochukwu presenting his metrics idea of building by making walls disappear. #Startupfriday #futurehack pic.twitter.com/qwnV68BgKr
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
Akomolafe Seun introduced his idea of Virtual reality aided learning at #futurehack #startupfriday Crazy ideas! pic.twitter.com/NRPjtfq4Wm
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 2, 2016
Ena Ita "Bucket manager helps you match your bucket list and connect to people with similar lists" #startupfriday pic.twitter.com/HtwgxhPsZ7
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
Ify Mebele presenting his futuristic idea .
E-moms tells a mom everything about her child. #futurhack #startupfriday pic.twitter.com/XVdAyxeZN3— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
@TJMogbeyi winner #futurehack #startupfriday His persona start-up seeks to help students find career path pic.twitter.com/yfN9dh8dO4
— Technopreneur (@TechnopreneurNG) July 1, 2016
Which is your best pitches at incoming FutureHACK? 1/2
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
Which are your best pitches at incoming FutureHACK? 2/2
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
Persona wins the futurehack session with the highest votes #startupfriday #futurehack
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
The ‘show-up-to-pitch’ session had the likes of Piggybank, Edves, Venue Compass, Instant Energy, Cedar Seed Foundation with Solar Powered Ability Backpacks, Poles Music and College Mobile climb the StartUP Friday stage to pitch their startups in 3 minutes.
OIIE, the organizers of StartUP Friday, also got some startups that pitched at previous editions of StartUP Friday to get on the stage to share their aftermath experience with the audience.
Art Nigeria acknowledged the impact of #startupfriday funding and networking on their business. pic.twitter.com/QLbcVxh2yx
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 3, 2016
Pickme taxi founder almost gave up on his business until he attended #startupfriday, he met a potential investor. pic.twitter.com/amZ5ihhNXb
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 3, 2016
To wrap up the StartUP Friday event and get feedback from some investors that participated in the ‘show-up-to-pitch’ session. Mrs Cecilia Ibru, Mrs Hilary Nwakwo, Obiwanne Okeke and Folusho Gbadamosi gave feedbacks on the pitches advising the Startups.
Think about how to add value to the customer beyond your brilliant ideas.- Hillary Nwaukor
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
Build your product around your target customers. Think about what your customer wants and you wont go wrong – Hillary Nwaukor
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
In a startuo I want to know, What is the problem you are trying to solve, then commitment from the promoters of the idea – Folusho Gbadamosi
— Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) (@ONDINigeria) July 1, 2016
The turnout for the 4th edition was impressive with more attendees than previous editions. A lot of engagement happening during various sessions. Definitely Abuja will not be the only host of StartUP Friday but then it all started from the Capital City and will spread to other parts of the country.
Large turnout yesterday at #StartUPFriday, the sessions were packed full with people #FutureHack @Techpointdotng pic.twitter.com/g93C6GQDn4
— Emmanuel Ogunsola (@iyanu_emmanuel) July 2, 2016
If you missed the 4th edition of StartUP Friday and will like to relive the experience then head on to the OIIE Youtube Channel to watch the live broadcast of the event. For those who were part of the 4th edition of StartUP Friday, kindly drop your reactions to the event in the comment section below.
