Startup

"This is more than an event. This is where Africa’s future gets prototyped," remarks Olumide Olayinka, Partner at Prime Startups and the visionary behind Lagos Startup Week. His enthusiasm is palpable as he continues, "Lagos Startup Week was never just an event; it is a bold commitment to investing in the future of African innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth. It has always been a declaration. This city needed a platform where founders could breathe, build, and belong. Ten years later, we're still doing…

In a recent conversation with Business Insider Africa, Falansa recounts his remarkable journey—a path that gracefully weaves together his background in physics education, an internship at a major news application, and his emergence as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. How does one shift from traditional fields to the dynamic world of technology? In Falansa's case, the answer lies in tenacity, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace learning at every stage. While the buzzwords surrounding artificial…

Fast forward to 2025: Lagos isn’t merely participating in the global startup conversation; it's at the forefront, actively shaping it. Consistently ranked among Africa’s most vibrant startup cities by platforms like Dealroom and Partech, Lagos is a magnet for founders, venture capitalists, and innovative technologists from around the world. Isn’t it fascinating how one city can encapsulate a continent's entrepreneurial spirit? Born out of a visionary initiative by Prime Startups in 2015, Lagos Startup Week set…

The journey of entrepreneurship is often fraught with challenges. A staggering 90 percent of startups are reported to fail, a statistic that looms large over aspiring business owners. While countless individuals possess innovative ideas, many find that turning those visions into reality can quickly become an uphill battle. Often, this is not due to a lack of creativity, but rather a prevalence of issues such as poor market fit, insufficient resources, or inadequate funding. Consequently, countless brilliant concepts…

As we step into 2025, a remarkable transformation is unfolding across Africa. The continent is emerging as a key global player in the startup ecosystem, characterized by increases in entrepreneurial activity, innovation, and investment. Cities and regions that were once considered emerging are now gaining recognition for their sophisticated ecosystems, propelling Africa into the spotlight on the international stage. The annual Global Startup Ecosystem Index, published by StartupBlink since 2017, offers a…

OpenAI's Thrilling Journey With ChatGPT and Growing Pains A sense of nostalgia hit me as I came across a whimsical post by Sam Altman on platform X: "Lol I feel like a YC founder in 'build in public' mode again." It was akin to a throwback, reminiscent of the early days when ideas were bigger than resources and every new feature felt like stepping onto a stage with an oversized spotlight. The new offering from OpenAI was nothing short of a sensation. Users visibly thrilled, engaged fervently with AI-enabled images…

Gordon's Journey: From Somalia to Tech Innovator Imagine standing on the precipice of change when you're just 18 years old, the whole country teetering on the brink of civil war. This was Gordon’s reality. She pauses for a moment, eyes closed, as if trying to hush the echoes of a turbulent past she’s fought hard to silence. "You could feel the tension in the air," she recalls with a distant look, "My father took swift action, resorting to any available means to secure our safety through the…