Feb 05 2025 52 mins 1
Listen to a live panel on "Insights From The Frontline" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit London. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.
Featuring:
Chika Nwobi – Founder & CEO at Decagon
Mike Quinn – Co-Founder & CEO at Boost
Uzoma Dozie – Chief Sparkler at Sparkle
Moderated by Jessica Hope – Founder & CEO at Wimbart
The session digs in to the founders stories, sharing their challenges and strategies for startups in the African tech ecosystem amidst macroeconomic difficulties. Panelists discussed the importance of building businesses with solid fundamentals, focusing on profitability, and managing risks such as currency devaluation and inflation. They also emphasized the need for startups to stay lean, adapt quickly, and maintain strong relationships with investors to secure funding during tough economic times.
