BAO Founders Mixer (2.0)
Celebrating GRIT In A Challenging Economy
20+ Speakers
Around the World
Friday 24th November, 2023
The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria
Theme: Celebrating GRIT In A Challenging Economy
Why Attend This Event?
The BAO Founders Mixer & Awards is an annual event organised by Business Africa Online (BAO), Africa's leading digital and media publication company. The event will bring together founders, entrepreneurs, investors and other ecosystem stakeholders to review and discuss how the year has impacted their businesses.
The theme for the BAO Founders Mixer (2.0): Celebrating Grit in a challenging economy. The event is scheduled to take place at the Wheatbaker Hotel Ikoyi on Friday, November 24th, 2023.
Also, the event will be a meeting pot to drive more collaboration,partnerships and also recognise some key ecosystem stakeholders with resilience and grit who are still pressing forward in a challenging economy.
Highlights: Keynotes, Panels, Recognition/Awards, Networking


Keynote Speaker - Adeyinka Adeyemi
Speakers


Aderonke Ajose-Adeyemi
Founder & CEO
Losode

ASHLEY IMMANUEL
Co-Founder & COO
Semicolon

CHIOMA UGO
Entrepreneur & Investor
Co-Founder of Prospa

Obi Ebuka David
Founder & CEO, Autogon Inc.

Emmanuel Marakwe-Ogu
Founder & CEO, Marasoft Pay

Hawau Wellington
COO of Getlinked.ai

Nkasiobi Chukwu
Creative-Tech pioneer
Founder Wakati Media

Toyosi Abolarin
CEO & Co-Founder
Awujo

Abdul Tijani-Ahmed
Nigerian Filmmaker & Actor
Founder of DINOY MEDIA

Ekene Som Mekwunye
Filmmaker & Film Lecturer
CEO, Riverside Productions

Hamisha Daryani Ahuja
Film Producer & Director
CEO/Founder, Forever 7 Entertainment Ltd

Malik Afegbua
Chief Executive Officer
SLICKCITY MEDIA

Segun Cole
Ecosystem Builder & Investor
Managing Partner, Maasai VC

Amb. Elajoe Nwosu
CEO, Dark Cypha Entertainment®
Partner, AfroFutureTech® Fest
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Things you’ll Learn
In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in the interest in entrepreneurship and innovation. As more and more people are recognising the importance of these fields in creating positive change and driving economic growth. However, Entrepreneurs still face challenges of raising capital, lack of infrastructural facilities, harsh regulatory policies, brain drain (Japa), etc.
The event will bring together founders and entrepreneurs across ecosystems to share their 2023 experience; starting with the cashless policy, 2023 election, the new administration policies, etc. Some stakeholders will also be recognised for their outstanding contributions in the ecosystem.
4 pm Prompt
Friday September 24, 2023
The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria

Keynote Speaker - Olatowun Candide-Johnson





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Agenda
8:00
Breakfast & Networking
9:00
Welcome Address
9:20
Keynote
9:50
Panel Session 1
10:20
Fireside ChatÂ
11:00
Panel Session 2
11:30
Panel Session 3
12:00
Break & Lunch
1:00
Demo & Pitch Session
2:00
Investor Room
3:00
Team Bonding (Vision Boarding & Sip n Paint)
4:00
Exhibition Corner & Networking
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