Edgetechies Blog

In an era where businesses must constantly adapt to market changes, technological advancements, and shifting consumer demands, the competitive edge no longer lies solely in having the latest tools or cutting-edge systems. Instead, it’s found in the strength, adaptability, and expertise of an organization’s people. The question businesses must ask themselves today isn’t just, “How do we stay ahead?” but rather, “How do we empower our teams to lead the charge into the future?” Capacity building is a powerful answer to that question. It’s more than just offering training or development programs—it’s about creating an environment where employees are continually learning, growing, and evolving alongside the company. It’s about ensuring that the workforce is not only equipped with the right skills but also with the mindset to innovate, collaborate, and solve complex challenges. When organizations invest in the growth and development of their people through capacity building, the results are...

There is no doubt that technology is changing the world, and there is nowhere else that this change is more keenly felt than in the educational sector. Tech is changing the educational system not just in the area of courses, curriculum design, and teaching, but also in terms of the management of educational resources. However, many educational institutions in Nigeria and Africa, especially at the primary and secondary levels, are still behind because they have not been able to take advantage of these innovations.      Enter Ile-Iwe , a school management application that is making a difference in education in Africa. Ile-Iwe is specifically designed to handle the most complex, sensitive, and volatile operations of school management.   As a school administrator, Ile-Iwe gives you the ability to manage resources such as classrooms, equipment, and facilities more efficiently. Ile-Iwe allows you to schedule classes, allocate material resources to staff, and track how...

Helpmum Africa ; one of the startups that our business development team led by 'Damola Anjorin helped lay the foundation and continues to support, recently got selected as one of the startups to be funded in partnership by META(whatsapp) on rolling out Turn.io. This is also coming after being recently selected as the first-ever African winner of a $250,000 grant from the   Patrick McGovern Foundation  to support the deployment of the company's AI-Driven Vaccine Intervention Optimiser (ADVISER) Plus  a $50,000 grant from  Waislitz Global Citizens ; for remarkable work in tackling maternal and infant mortality alongside covid response. The team continues to make strides, with series of wins including about 12 million USD grant recently with a few other organizations. More info  here  We're proud of the team's back-to-back wins and the strategic support we've been providing over the years from the company's founding moments. Learn more about the company'...

Years ago circa 2015, I found myself standing among hundreds of brilliant young innovators in Philadelphia at the  Forbes Under 30 Summit . It was surreal, not just because I was one of only two Africans selected for sponsored participation, but because the path that got me there had been anything but predictable. It began with a problem I saw every day in Nigeria:  the gap between students who needed help and those who could offer it . The Birth of NearTutors After graduation and constantly inundated with requests for special tutoring, I cofounded  Neartutors , an online platform that connected students with verified tutors for personalized learning and exam preparation. We built it from scratch; with no funding, no high-profile mentors, just an audacious belief that  education access could be more efficient, more personal, and more empowering . Over time, we grew the platform to serve  over 6,000 users and maintained  a  4.8/5 star average review rat...

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, Africa is emerging as a hotbed of innovation and opportunity. With a burgeoning ecosystem ripe with talent and potential, there's never been a better time for African entrepreneurs to step onto the global stage. However, navigating the complexities of funding, scaling, and networking can be daunting. This is where we step in – Boldview, a visionary talent investor on a mission to catalyze the growth of African startups into global powerhouses. Unlocking Potential: Boldview isn't your typical venture capital firm. They don't just invest money; they invest in people, ideas, and the future of Africa. With a keen eye for talent and innovation, Boldview seeks out promising entrepreneurs across the continent and provides them with the resources, mentorship, and connections they need to succeed on a global scale. A Different Approach: What sets Boldview apart is its holistic approach to investment. They understand that building a succe...

  This is a call to action for the dreamers of the world. Imagine being in a market where more people live in a high-speed mobile Internet zone than have electricity. Where farmers with $50 Android 5.0 smartphones use WhatsApp to joke with their friends on one thread and confirm market prices for cassava on another. And data for one dollar per gigabyte is used to spread viral videos through villages of women singing Michael Jackson. The art of the possible would be different in places like this. The innovative thinking that has defined the world’s best entrepreneurs would be able to create services that don’t exist today that would empower these users. This world doesn’t need imagining — there are many places like this in Sub-Saharan Africa today. Something magical is happening in the poorest countries of the world. With smartphone prices plummeting, with ever-affordable, and fast, mobile data and with increasingly user-friendly services, tech has taken off in Africa. On the other ...