Speakers & Mentors

We're excited to announce our lineup of speakers for Techstars Startup Week Abuja 2026. These thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators will share their insights and experiences to inspire and guide our community.

Featured Speakers

Hauwa ABUBAKAR

Hauwa Abubakar is a youth leader, AI engineer, and Founder of PlanetCred, a climate-tech initiative advancing sustainability and youth participation in Nigeria. A public speaker with over 60,000 followers, she advocates for climate justice. She has hosted the UNICEF Nigeria #YesGirl podcast, spoken at the United Nations 80th Anniversary, represented Nigeria at WYFFEST (Russia), and collaborated with institutions including the NCC and European Union Diplomacy Week.

Chinaza ENEH

Chinaza Eneh is a tech entrepreneur and product design expert with a passion for building user-centric solutions. She is a strong advocate for inclusivity in tech and has mentored numerous young designers in the Nigerian ecosystem.

Nasir Muhammad Auwal

Nasir Muhammad Auwal (Tech Guy) is an AI strategist, technology consultant, and educator driving digital transformation across Africa. He is the CEO of Drone Forge Africa, a Galaxy Backbone sales partner, and City Lead for Founders Friday Kano, where he supports startups and innovation communities. Trained in product design at Lagos Business School, he helps creatives and businesses leverage AI for automation, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Jeff NELLY

Jeff Nelly is a finance expert in tax investigation and revenue generation, an e-commerce entrepreneur, product designer, and founder of VaultSplit, a revenue control platform that automates financial discipline for e-commerce businesses. He is an ambassador and mentor for the Dubai Chambers of Digital Economy and an alumnus of INSEAD AI Venture Labs.

Tondow Abraham

Tondow Abraham is a software engineer and co-founder of Bluemind Technologies. He is also the host of 'Tech Advantage - The Podcast', where he explores the intersection of technology, education, and entrepreneurship in Africa.

Barka Fori

Barka Fori is a visionary entrepreneur and business strategist with a track record of building successful ventures in Nigeria's emerging markets. With expertise spanning technology, innovation, and ecosystem development, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of founders and driving sustainable business growth.

Emerald Akhaumere

Emerald Akhaumere is an accomplished professional in the tech and business sectors, bringing valuable insights from her experience in digital innovation and entrepreneurial development. She is dedicated to fostering collaboration and empowering entrepreneurs across Africa's tech ecosystem.

Emmanuel Ezehiwele

Emmanuel Ezehiwele is a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in the African startup space. With a focus on technology innovation and business development, he brings practical expertise and mentorship to emerging founders, helping them navigate the complexities of scaling their ventures.

Happy Rugbere

Happy Rugbere is a dynamic business professional and community advocate committed to advancing entrepreneurship in Nigeria. With extensive knowledge in business operations and growth strategies, she actively contributes to building a vibrant startup ecosystem through mentorship and strategic guidance.

Meet Our Mentors

Anumadu MOSES

Anumadu Moses is a seasoned tech consultant and mentor with a focus on enterprise solutions and digital transformation. He has worked with several government and private organizations to implement large-scale tech projects.

Charles ORAFU

Charles Orafu is an entrepreneur and business strategist with expertise in market entry and scaling businesses in Africa. He provides mentorship on business modeling and strategic partnerships.

Ikechukwu Madubuike

Ikechukwu Madubuike is a tech ecosystem builder and strategic advisor with extensive experience in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. He has been instrumental in supporting early-stage startups and driving digital inclusion initiatives across Nigeria.

Imoh Anselem

Imoh Anselem is a seasoned product strategist and technology consultant known for his expertise in building scalable digital solutions. He is passionate about mentoring next-generation developers and helping startups navigate the complexities of product-market fit.

Phillip Obekpa

Phillip Obekpa is a business development expert and startup mentor with a focus on investment readiness and market expansion strategies. He brings years of experience in connecting founders with global networks and resources.

Solomon Eseme

Solomon Eseme is a software engineer and community advocate, widely recognized for his contributions to the developer ecosystem in Nigeria. As a mentor, he focuses on technical excellence and building sustainable open-source projects.

Timothy Ogunwemimo

Timothy Ogunwemimo is a digital transformation specialist and innovation consultant. He has a track record of implementing technology-driven solutions for various sectors and is dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs in leveraging AI and data for growth.

Ugochukwu Nnadi

Ugochukwu Nnadi is a finance and operations expert with a deep understanding of the African startup landscape. He provides mentorship on financial discipline, operational efficiency, and scaling businesses in emerging markets.

Virginia Purity Edoh

Virginia Purity Edoh is a creative strategist and brand consultant committed to elevating African brands. She mentors founders on storytelling, brand identity, and building authentic connections with their audience.

Muhammad Danjuma

Muhammad Danjuma is a seasoned tech mentor and consultant with extensive experience in the Nigerian startup ecosystem. He has worked with numerous early-stage ventures, helping them navigate technical and business challenges in their path to growth.