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meet the organizers
meet the organizers
adaku
ekwueme
adaku
ekwueme
Chief of Operations,
SUBA Capital
Itua
Emmanuel
Itua
Emmanuel
Team Lead,
Oghowa Accelerator
Osadiaye Osatohanmwen
Osadiaye Osatohanmwen
Executive Officer,
Metaspace Consult
meet the facilitator
meet the facilitator
ihedimma kawekwune
ihedimma kawekwune
Ihedimma Kawekwune is the founder of EMISK Foods, a food processing enterprise that produces premium dried catfish for local and international markets. One of her Passions is providing research and food product development services and she has helped some start-up food processing companies establish new food products and design their production systems.
She is also a WHO trained mental coach, creating awareness and helping young people prevent or manage depression. Ihedimma is a graduate of Food Science and Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. She was trained in Project Management by the Project Management Institute, United States and in the Finance of International Trade by the Institute of Export, Ireland.
meet OUR VOLUNTEERS
meet OUR VOLUNTEERS
PETER
AKINPELUMI
PETER
AKINPELUMI
Team Lead
Social Media
CHRISTABEL
EHIAGWINA
CHRISTABEL
EHIAGWINA
Team Member
Social Media
AISOSA
OBASOHAN
AISOSA
OBASOHAN
Team Lead
Mentors & Judges
augusta
oyintare
augusta
oyintare
Team Member
Event Management
IMAFIDON
TABITHA
IMAFIDON
TABITHA
Team Member
Social Media
ISMAILA
hASSAN
ISMAILA
hASSAN
Team Member
Publicity/Promotions
GIDEON
ALEONOGWE
GIDEON
ALEONOGWE
Team Member
Social Media
OVIAWE
IYESOGIE
OVIAWE
IYESOGIE
Team Member
Publicity/Promotions
OMETERE
MICHAEL
OMETERE
MICHAEL
Team Member
Social Media
joel
omefe
joel
omefe
Team Member
Sponsorship/Partnership
victory
usiobaifo
victory
usiobaifo
Team Lead
Sound/Visual
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS
We are organizing Startup Weekend Benin City with the aim of fostering a vibrant and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem in the heartbeat of Nigeria. This event serves as a catalyst for aspiring entrepreneurs, bringing together a diverse range of talents, ideas, and resources under one roof. By providing a platform for networking, learning, and collaboration, Startup Weekend Benin City empowers participants to transform their innovative concepts into actionable business ventures.
This event is strategically designed to bridge the gap between ideation and execution. It encourages participants to step out of their comfort zones, take calculated risks, and develop their entrepreneurial skill set. Through workshops, mentoring sessions, and pitch opportunities, Startup Weekend Benin City equips participants with valuable insights into business development, marketing strategies, product validation, and customer acquisition.
Furthermore, the organizers recognize the immense potential within the local community. By bringing together budding entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals, investors, and industry experts, Startup Weekend Benin City creates an environment where knowledge and experience are shared freely. This collaborative atmosphere not only accelerates the growth of individual startups but also contributes to the overall economic growth of the region.
In summary, the organizers are creating Startup Weekend Benin City to ignite a wave of entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development. This event serves as a nucleus where ideas are nurtured, connections are formed, and dreams are turned into reality.
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