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Dr. Olubunmi Kole-Dawodu
Deputy Director, Strategic Partnerships, SMEDAN
Oxford University (Blavatnik School)
MBA Babcock University
19+ years delivering MSME programmes; one of the most experienced hands and a driving force in public/private sector transformation in Africa. Currently the Deputy Director of Strategic Partnerships SMEDAN, he leads national partnership strategy, resource mobilisation, and collaboration frameworks with institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, AfDB, GIZ, CBN, BOI.

Mr. Matthew Philip Nse
Entrepreneurship & Ventures Developer
MSc Finance University of Lagos
Entrepreneurship Studies Bocconi University, Italy
15+ years building entrepreneurs. Led notable capacities such as Director of Programs at Shecluded, Advisor at Rome Business School Nigeria, Mentor at the EDC Pan-Atlantic University, Tony Elumelu, Cherie Blair, FATE Foundations, African Business Heroes. Supported 10,000+ entrepreneurs from early-stage to growth, delivering enterprise diagnostics, financial literacy, and facilitated $2m+ in funding.

Dada Morakinyo IbukunOluwa
Tech Founder & Digital Transformation Expert
Tech Venture Builder
Former Director, Firstfounders Venture Studio
A tech venture builder whose expertise spans digital product development from ideation to launch and brand marketing strategy. As a former director at Firstfounders Venture Studio, he co-built and oversaw six portfolio startups including PocketLawyers, and is currently building Cozzipay as founder.
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