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I believe the future African billionaire will likely come from manufacturing AI infrastructure.
Forget pure software SaaS or basic fintech wrappers. The next massive wave of wealth on the continent will belong to those who build the physical and computational foundation for Africa’s industrial age.
#ai #manufacturing #startups
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We often talk about the "tech ecosystem" in Africa, but we’re hitting a critical inflection point.
It’s time to move beyond just software and start building in the physical world.
If we want sustainable economic growth, we have to master the Triple Helix model.
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SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) isn't just a UN goal, it’s a roadmap for the Nigerian economy.
When we empower our local makers through initiatives like #InnovateNaija, we aren't just creating products, we're creating decent work (SDG 8) and shattering barriers to entry (SDG 5).
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The "Silicon Valley" of Africa won't look like California. It will look like a fusion of high-tech research, smart government policy, and a new generation of local manufacturers.
What’s the biggest hurdle you’re seeing in your industry right now? Let’s discuss in the replies. 👇
#DeepTech #NigeriaInnovation #NASENI #FutureMakers #TripleHelix #AfricanTech #InnovationEcosystem #Innovation
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Dele Fayemi retweeted
Always spread more positivity, someone you don't know might really need it.
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Dele Fayemi retweeted
What were you expecting madam? You cannot build a sustainable creative or corporate economy by treating continental neighbors as hostiles. Culture and trade are two-way streets, if your borders aren't safe for them, their stages won't be open for you 🤷🏽‍♂️
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That’s beyond insane!!!. Will that be possible in gos lifetime? Well, time will tell as they say 🤷🏽‍♂️
Jun 14
Elon Musk needs another $998.9 trillion to become humanity’s first quadrillionaire.
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If you want to future-proof the next generation, stop just teaching them how to code. Teach them how to think 🤔
System design, engineering fundamentals, and creative design thinking are what separate a user of technology from an innovator.
When you give young minds the space to build physical solutions to real-world community problems, you aren’t just preparing them for the future workforce, you’re enabling them to build it.
#TechInnovation #TechInfrastruture #TechInAfrica #DesignThinking #STEMEducation #YouthEmpowerment
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Dele Fayemi retweeted
Jun 14
The biggest mistake we’re still making in the tech ecosystem? Treating deep-tech and hardware startups like SaaS companies.
You can't pivot fast and “break things" when you're building physical engineering infrastructure or local manufacturing.
We don't just need more venture capital; we need patient, strategic institutional partnerships that understand the distance between a research lab and commercialization.
Stop rushing the foundation! đź’ˇ
#DeepTech #HardTech #StartupEcosystem #Partnership
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Dele Fayemi retweeted
Jun 13
People who have money don’t like noise. The poor people makes the loudest noise and like to show off unnecessarily
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Dele Fayemi retweeted
Jun 13
1st Historical Millionaire - John Jacob Astor (Source of Wealth: Trading and Real Estate) 1820s
1st Historical Billionaire- John D Rockefeller (Source of Wealth: Standard Oil) 1916
1st Historical Trillionaire - @elon Musk (Source of Wealth: $SPCX , $TSLA , others)
What a time to be alive in HISTORY
#wealth #history
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Dele Fayemi retweeted
Jun 14
It seems a mistake to call oneself a "non-technical founder." You're treating not knowing how to do something as a part of your identity. Surely it's better just to fix that.
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Consistency is key in building financial freedom đź’Ż
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Unfortunately, financial freedom is built through boring consistency. For years.
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Jun 13
Quite formidable!!! The fact that more than half of America's billion-dollar startups have immigrant founders proves that cross-border talent is the ultimate cheat code for national growth.
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