Entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders will converge on Lagos this week for Lagos Startup week where they will discuss, learn, network, and showcase groundbreaking ideas and innovations that can shape the future of the startup ecosystem in Lagos and beyond.
Already, inDrive, the globally recognized mobility and urban services platform, has announced its sponsorship and participation in the highly anticipated event.
A statement said this year, both Aurora Tech Award and inDrive ride-hailing team will be present to showcase their growth in challenging injustice in Africa, as well as highlight the impactful work of the Aurora Tech Award in bridging the gender gap in the tech space across the continent.
The statement said that on Friday, 12 July 2024, some entrepreneurs such as Somachi Chris-Asoluka, Ifeoma Nwobu, and Eniola Edun, will take the stage at the event as part of the Women Who Launch panel discussion where Nigerian female innovators will lead the conversation, empowered by Aurora Tech Award, an inDrive initiative, which is a global prize for women founders of tech startups.
The gender gap in the African tech ecosystem manifests in various forms, including leadership representation, funding disparities, and pay gaps, the statement said.
To combat this gender bias, Lagos Startup Week is dedicated to fostering a community for African female innovators over the past nine years, providing them with opportunities to grow, learn, and connect in the tech space.
Senior Business Development Representative of inDrive Nigeria, Timothy Oladimeji, will be participating in a fireside chat tomorrow, the statement said. Oladimeji will share insights into inDrive’s journey, its impact on the Nigerian transportation sector, and the strategies in place to further enhance the company’s services and reach.
This event will focus on highlighting the significant milestones achieved by inDrive, as well as the company’s future plans. Timothy Oladimeji will share insights into inDrive’s journey, its impact on the Nigerian transportation sector, and the strategies in place to further enhance the company’s services and reach.
Lagos Startup Week (LSW) is an annual event that has established itself as a pivotal platform for driving thought-provoking narratives and fostering connections within the tech ecosystem.
