On the 2nd of September 2022, I wrapped up my time as Director of the Startup Support Unit at CcHUB. I first joined CcHUB as a Business Analyst in November 2014. It was an amazing journey that I am proud of and I wrote about it here - medium.com/@damiteidi/moving…

Damilola Teidi-Ayoola (@damiteidi) - Principal & Head of Platform and Networks, @vp_fund. Over the years, she has supported more than 150 startups through programmes focused on growth, governance, talent, expansion, and capital access.

Meet the speakers shaping the room at Founders Rant X. Our lineup is built on experience covering different industries and journeys. From @paulonwuanibe to @KatharinaLink to @dkennyjobby to @folasanwo to @damiteidi Be in the room on May 13, 2026. We can’t wait to have you.

I’m so proud to work with and lead such a talented team. Grateful to our investors, partners, customers and friends. It continues to be an honour Please watch “We Owe You The Next 10 Years”, my keynote from our celebration Thank you for 10 years and here’s to the next 10! 🥂💙

Hii @Arsenal 👋 My husband’s birthday is next week and he is a HUGE fan, so I need you to handle business on Sunday and deliver an early birthday gift please. 😄🏆 Rooting for you all! #Gooners #EFLCup #Arsenal

Our Women's Month spotlight continues with @damiteidi, Principal and Head of Platform and Networks at @vp_fund, one of Africa's most active early-stage venture firms. With over 13 years at the intersection of startups, capital, and ecosystem development, Dami leads Ventures Platform's post-investment strategy, designing initiatives that support portfolio companies across talent, governance, market expansion, and capital access. The goal is straightforward: help founders grow faster and build better. What stands out when working with Dami is the care she brings to every detail. She asks the right questions, pushes for the best outcomes, and carries the Ventures Platform brand with a level of dedication that is genuinely rare. That kind of commitment does not go unnoticed. People who show up like this are exactly why the ecosystem moves forward. We are glad to work alongside her. #IWD2026 #WomenInVC #WomenInLeadership #AfricanTech #IWD

“Nobody should know my name. The fact that you’re reading this is proof of God’s grace.” This is @victorosimhen9. theplayerstribune.com/victor…

In Nigeria, the typical person earns $125(₦200k). In Kenya, it's $279 Numbers say something, but not the full story If you’ve ever wondered what it really costs to live in Africa, the second edition of the Rise Cost of Living Report is for you. Dive in: risevest.com/report

We are pleased to note the feedback from workers who have received their salaries for January 2026 and confirmed a reduction in their PAYE tax resulting in higher take home pay under the new tax laws. To ensure that relevant individuals charged with the responsibility to implement these changes for the benefit of employees in their organisations are well informed, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee is hosting a session for the key stakeholders in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board. 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐑, 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 You are invited to register for an engagement session with the Joint Revenue Board and the Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee.   𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:   HR Directors, Payroll Managers, Chief Financial Officers, Tax Managers and Other Senior Executives responsible for the management of employee compensation and payroll tax compliance.   When: Wednesday Jan 28, 2026   Time: 3:00 PM Nigerian Time   Topic:  Personal Income Tax Compliance Under the New Tax Reform Acts   Register in advance for this webinar: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. #FiscalReforms #TaxBenefits #KnowledgeIsPower

@risevest helps you do this as our "managed by Rise" option and we manage it, handle all paper work and remit returns to you, for a fee.

I call it the birthday lottery. I consider the school yr September to March I think is the best time to have children so that they are the oldest &middle ones in the class especially if they’re the first born. They have a better chance of understanding concepts and being bigger

Work takes up a huge chunk of your life, so where you choose matters. Choose your people well. Choose your workplace even better. 🎙️ new onpeople episode, listen here: push.fm/fl/onpeople-s2ep4 #onpeoplepodcast #workculture #careeradvice #thepeoplepractice

We’re back with a new episode of OnPeople!🎙️ This time, we sat with Damilola Teidi, a tech ecosystem builder who has spent 14 years enabling African startups to scale, innovate, and thrive across the continent. Catch the episode here; push.fm/fl/onpeople-s2ep4 #OnPeople

Nigeria's removal from the grey list is a significant development and great news for our economy. As a fund manager, this will save a lot of time, reduce costs, ease cross-border transactions, and further help attract the capital flows we need to drive economic growth and development. Kudos to everyone who made this happen, especially @cenbank , @FinMinNigeria 🚀🇳🇬

Thank you, Damilola. We wrote a blog about it here: raenest.com/blog/simplify-yo…

And finally, inspiration is everywhere.

Happening today! Looking forward to it.

She was more than the first Nigerian woman; she was the first Nigerian, period.

That’s why we’re excited to host Victor Alade (@RaenestHQ) and @damiteidi (@vp_fund) this Thursday, moderated by @yewiedewie. We’ll be unpacking the realities of moving from Seed to Series A, beyond the headlines. Save your spot: bit.ly/hoaqseptama Be in the room! 2/2