If you remember, the whole journey started back in January, with over 90 applicants whittled down to 20. After a rigorous selection process, 7 finalists emerged. The finalists proceeded to the academy and on the 20th of February, gathered at Capital Square, Lekki to demo their products to members of the faculty. Finally, it all […]
Brought to you by our awesome media partners, TechCity — thanks guys! They managed to capture some great moments of the TechCabal Battlefield finale itself. Except maybe for the part where yours truly was being a dork, I loooove every part of this approximately four minute video. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX6PG9aef0I?rel=0&w=560&h=315]
After attending TechCabal Battlefield, we noticed the hall began to empty out by the second pitch and many folks simply didn’t appreciate what was going on. As a result, we wanted to present a lighthearted reportage for the non-business inclined. We’ll be using auditions from talent shows. CallBase Confident, brash, almost inviting the judges to […]
One week to Battlefield, ST and I were still perambulating around Lagos Island and VI, looking for a hall that would accomodate the number of people who had registered to attend the event. Tickets were sold out on the SMW event page, but my email and phone were still buzzing with messages from people who […]
We have a winner. First, I have to hand it to all who participated. All 92 startups who sent in their applications. The shortlist of 20. And then the final seven who passed through the academy, under the wing of various mentors. They came, and they acquitted themselves well. But in the end, only one […]
The TechCabal Battlefield finale will kick off barely 3 hours from now. Sim Shagaya, Konga CEO will be giving a commencement keynote. Also in attendance will be Moji Rhodes from the Lagos Innovation council. Investors, will be in the audience too. Venue is Four Points by Sheraton, Lekki, Lagos. If you can’t make it to […]