Building African Tech Businesses That Can Stand the Test of Time
The African technology ecosystem has seen rapid growth over the past decade, but the funding landscape is shifting dramatically. With capital tighter and investors demanding real fundamentals, how can African tech founders build sustainable businesses that withstand market shifts and stand the test of time?
In this episode of Business Morning Live on BusinessDay TV, host Elizabeth Musa speaks with David and Glory Olamigoke, co-founders of Tech Revolution Africa. They break down the end of “performative founding,” why unit economics and profitability matter more than vanity metrics, the challenges of scaling across fragmented African markets, and how local founders can rethink financing and talent development.
Key Discussion Points:
00:00 – Introduction: The Changing African Tech Landscape
01:10 – Why the Funding Party Is Over for African Startups
04:00 – Moving from Potential to Traction: The Era of the Builder
07:05 – Unit Economics, Profitability & Customer Acquisition
10:40 – The Reality of Scaling Across Fragmented African Markets
14:10 – Untapped Opportunities in B2B & Energy Tech
18:10 – Why the Silicon Valley VC Model Needs a Reset in Africa
22:40 – Scaling Vertically vs. Scaling Horizontally
26:15 – Bridging the Tech Talent Gap in Africa
29:40 – Building to Last: The Future of Tech Revolution Africa
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