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Investors at UBA Business Series identify Africa’s Next Billion-Dollar opportunities
NG📈 Economy8 hr. ago

Investors at UBA Business Series identify Africa’s Next Billion-Dollar opportunities

The UBA Business Series, organized by United Bank for Africa (UBA), brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to discuss how customer insights and technology are shaping Africa's next wave of high-growth businesses. The event focused on building scalable solutions tailored to Africa's unique market conditions, with discussions centered on financial inclusion, the creative economy, sports, and SMEs as potential drivers of billion-dollar ventures. Panelists emphasized the importance of understanding consumer behavior and leveraging data to identify new business opportunities. Notable speakers included Femi Aluko of Chowdeck, M.I. Abaga, and Ashim Egunjobi of Octerra Capital, who highlighted the role of technology, particularly AI, in empowering African creators and entrepreneurs.

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Investors at UBA Business Series identify Africa’s Next Billion-Dollar opportunities

The UBA Business Series, organized by United Bank for Africa (UBA), brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to discuss how customer insights and technology are shaping Africa's next wave of high-growth businesses. The event focused on building scalable solutions tailored to Africa's unique market conditions, with discussions centered on financial inclusion, the creative economy, sports, and SMEs as potential drivers of billion-dollar ventures. Panelists emphasized the importance of understanding consumer behavior and leveraging data to identify new business opportunities. Notable speakers included Femi Aluko of Chowdeck, M.I. Abaga, and Ashim Egunjobi of Octerra Capital, who highlighted the role of technology, particularly AI, in empowering African creators and entrepreneurs.

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