Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is a faith-driven investor and entrepreneur. He is passionate about partnering with mission-driven innovators and investors building an African future where prosperity and purpose are within everyone’s reach. He is currently the CEO and General Partner of Future Africa an early-stage venture capital firm with a portfolio of 100 companies collectively worth over $6 billion dollars.

Prior to founding the Fund, he was the founding CEO of Flutterwave, a billion-dollar global payments platform connecting African businesses and individuals to the
global economy. He was also the co-founder of Andela, a billion-dollar business that matches Africa’s top engineering talent to global technology companies.

Jude Ashiedu is an Educational Tech consultant, and filmmaker at Edujetage currently living in Lagos, Nigeria. His interests range from technology to entrepreneurship. He is also interested in education, web development, and writing.

As an experienced educational technologist, Jude has dedicated his career to working with students and teachers in Nigeria to enhance their learning experiences through the use of technology.
His passion for integrating AI and virtual reality in education has led to the development and implementation of innovative educational solutions, resulting in improved student engagement and outcomes. He has received several scholarly awards for his contributions and he is highly skilled in training, mentoring, and facilitating the educational technology landscape.
His goal is to continue to drive positive change in education by integrating cutting-edge technology.

Hakeem Subair is the CEO of 1 Million Teachers Inc, an adjunct professor, and student advisor. These roles have shaped by Hakeem’s passion for applying business principles to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our planet.

A passion that grew out of providing more than just financing to businesses but giving them the tools to enhance their success. A passion that grew into a love for giving children the best chance for reaching their full potential, and increasing the capacity of teachers to help their students to do so.  

Ify Obidi-Essien is an Edu-Tech Consultant and a Microsoft Global Training Partner, passionate in driving digital transformation in education through technology solutions for educators. Her passion to raise Tech-Savvy Teachers can be seen in the activities she engages in her Facebook community of over 6,000 educators and Microsoft certification programmes she organises nationwide.

She is the CEO of Tech-Savvy Teacher International, an EdTech Consultancy firm that offers Technology services in form of training and Consultation, school management software integration and installation of Classroom technologies which provides an educational transformational framework upon which the goals of educational stakeholders are met. The 12th edition of the Tech-Savvy Teacher Masterclass which held at the United Arab Emirates, Dubai in February 2020, served as an eyeopener to the Nigerian Educational system for the need to integrate the Flipped Classroom Model which is needed to met the needs of the 21st century child.

Her book, ARISE serves as a springboard to Educators globally to become the upgraded version of themselves. She has featured in the SUN publication, Wazobia TV, Wazobia FM, TVC, Kids and Mum TV show, Inspirational FM and other platforms too numerous to mention.

Her passion to help children’s creativity find expression in the world of technology can be seen in the school virtual program, Animation Kids Club, she runs in Corona Schools Lagos, Greenspring School Gbagada, Lagos, Learning Ladder Abuja, and a host of others. Grade school children are equipped with animation skills via an elearning platform. At Animation kids Club, we raise digital content creators from cradle who will creatively explore their unique abilities in the world of animation.

She runs a Foundation for young women within the ages of 16-24 years called the B.I.G Girls Foundation. B.I.G is an acronym for Beautiful, Intelligent and Godly Girls. This platform helps to equip and prepare young women with skills and knowledge they need to live successfully in today’s world.

She is happily married to Ayo Essien, a Digital Marketing Expert and together they have a lovely daughter, Charis.

Ahmed is a passionate advocate for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and prior to now, have been selected as a judge for several STEM competitions. With a diverse background in technology and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the field, he brings a unique perspective to the evaluation process.

Professionally, I have been involved in the technology industry for almost a decade, focusing on cutting-edge innovations and solutions across banking applications, fraud management solutions, real estate products, health management applications, and Edtech solutions. My journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, where I gained a solid foundation in programming and problem-solving. This laid the groundwork for my subsequent career in the field of Engineering/Technology.
Over the years, I have worked with various renowned organizations, including startups and multinational corporations, where I have honed my skills in software development, data analysis, and project management. These experiences have allowed me to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and fostered my deep interest in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Beyond my professional endeavours, I am actively engaged in promoting STEM education within my community. I believe that by inspiring and encouraging young minds to explore the wonders of science and technology, we can cultivate the next generation of innovators who will shape the future. I have volunteered as a mentor for local STEM programs, organized workshops, and participated in panel discussions to foster knowledge-sharing and inspire others to pursue STEM fields