How do you describe an all-in-one productivity companion that allows you to truly “do more”? For many guests at the just-concluded Brunch with Zoho in collaboration with Founders Friday, that answer was simple — Zoho.
On Monday, 13th October 2025, Founders Friday, in collaboration with Zoho Africa, hosted an exclusive brunch in Abuja designed for C-suite executives, founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The event brought together a select group of business leaders to explore how Zoho’s suite of tools can accelerate growth, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation across Africa.
But this was more than just a corporate brunch – it was a celebration of collaboration, technology, and community impact.
Founders Friday: Empowering Africa’s founders, driving innovation through smarter solutions
For years, Founders Friday has built one of the most dynamic and trusted startup communities across Nigeria and Africa, with events and communities in over ten (10) cities – including Abuja, Kaduna, Uyo, Port-harcourt, Minna, Abeokuta, etc. – serving as a launchpad for meaningful partnerships, conversations, and growth opportunities.
By connecting Zoho directly with its active community of founders and ecosystem enablers, Founders Friday once again proved that grassroots innovation thrives when powered by collaboration.
This brunch marked a new step forward, bridging technology adoption and innovation through community. It gave founders and decision-makers a chance to see how Zoho’s integrated tools – from CRM and Finance to HR and Marketing – can serve as practical growth companions for startups and established enterprises alike.
Attendees included both existing Zoho users and first-time explorers, each eager to learn how to leverage digital systems to simplify business operations and scale sustainably.
A gathering of visionaries
Kicking off the conversation, one of the Founders Friday Directors, reminded guests of the importance and relevance of gatherings like this – spaces where founders and innovators can connect, learn, and explore tools that drive real business transformation. Her remarks set the tone for an intimate morning of learning and exchange, emphasizing collaboration as the foundation for innovation.
This was followed by a keynote address by Onyekachi Oparah, Lead Solution Consulting Zoho West Africa, who spoke passionately about Zoho’s vision and commitment to African business growth. He highlighted the company’s continued investment in the region and outlined its plans to support more founders and SMEs with localized tools, region-specific integrations, and AI-driven solutions tailored to African markets.
Through a live product showcase and interactive workshop, guests experienced firsthand how Zoho’s ecosystem of 55+ interconnected applications empowers businesses to automate processes and make data-driven decisions – all from a single platform.
Building Africa’s innovation infrastructure
Through its growing network of over 8,000+ founders, innovators, and ecosystem partners, Founders Friday has become a major driver of innovation across the continent, helping bridge the gap between tech solutions and the real needs of African businesses.
By curating experiences like Brunch with Zoho, Founders Friday helps bring global tools into local contexts – making technology more relatable, actionable, and impactful for African founders.
This alignment – Zoho’s innovation and Founders Friday’s community influence – represents a powerful formula for scalable digital transformation.
Looking ahead
As Zoho continues to expand its footprint across Africa, collaborations like this highlights the value of community-driven innovation. From adoption to advocacy, communities like Founders Friday are showing that the future of Africa’s tech ecosystem will be built on trust, knowledge-sharing, and collective progress.
The Brunch with Zoho wasn’t just an event – it was a statement: Africa’s innovation journey is accelerating, and platforms that unite people, technology, and purpose will lead the charge.
With Founders Friday as a catalyst and Zoho as the enabler, the future of business growth in Africa looks more connected and more possible than ever.
