Ep 41: Iyinoluwa "E" Aboyeji — Africa's Great Tech Entrepreneur
January 18, 2023
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Episode 41 · January 18, 2023
Ep 41: Iyinoluwa "E" Aboyeji — Africa's Great Tech Entrepreneur
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<p>I've known Iyinoluwa "E" Aboyeji since he was an aspiring, 19-year-old entrepreneur. Today, he's the founder of two African unicorns, Andela and Flutterwave — the latter of which is now the continent's most highly valued tech startup at over $3 billion. We discuss the challenges he overcame, plus those that remain, and why he's bullish on Africa's future. As the general partner and co-founder of Future Africa, "E" now invests in over a hundred African startups. He shares strong opinions on the cultural differences between Nigeria and the U.S. — and the unique positive aspects we can learn from each society.</p> <br /><br />This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://blog.joelonsdale.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">blog.joelonsdale.com</a>
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