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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

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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

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

Conference/Event

Business, Fashion & Tech

Speakers

Mary Jane, Shilah Wayne​

Conference/Exhibition

Art Expression

Speakers

Tim Akua, Ngozi Okeke​

Conference/Exhibition

Creatives Connect

Speakers

Alaba Ayinuola, Serah Odende

Networking Event

BAO FOUNDERS MIXER

Speakers

Alaba Ayinuola, John Collins

FAQ

Couple of Events is a unique events curation, marketing and management company exploring the intersection of art, technology, entertainment and business. We are curating and marketing Africa-focused bespoke events one at a time.

Couple of Events offer an end-to-end event concept and design, planning, guest list management, Venue sourcing, vendor management, marketing, branding and consulting. We curate Corporate Conferences, Summits, Webinars, Meetings, Art Exhibitions, Networking, Team building, etc.

Couple of Events curate and execute events for African entrepreneurs, creatives and Africa-focused startups, investment and other investment firms in technology, non-profits, creative and entertainment business with the goal to deepen the ecosystems.

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