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Latest — 15 Mar 2026

How Tech Founders Could Articulate Their "Why (Now)?" Thesis.

A product is a bet on a thesis, and if that thesis holds true for a large market and you are able to execute on it, then you will build a successful startup. But it starts with a thesis "the core propositions, assertions, or fundamental claims that make up the structure of that theory".

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Re: Flutterwave's Mono acquisition for $30M in equity

Mono, a well built (ex Paystack) & backed YC company ($17M raised), that pioneered a massive category (fintech + open banking). Selling for $30M in Flutterwave's stock after 5 years (when open banking just opened), should command more serious commentary from the tech Media & community.

America Decides 2024: My Case for Donald J. Trump

Political positions should be from personal perspective. All black people do not have the same perspective and from mine (valid because America impacts my world drastically), Trump is much better than Kamala Harris.

He who comes to (get)equity must come with clean hands: Why it appears I’m irrationally founder friendly.

I was publicly accused of being the defender of openly shady founders. Usually, I could “clap strike back” or ignore. But I see this as an opportunity to write a blogpost that responds to many who wonder why I give too many passes to founders. First, a bit of context.

I'm in search of a Venture Analyst that will focus on Research & Portfolio Support.

I am hiring a Venture Analyst at TechCircle. The candidate will focus on research, writing and supporting early stage startups. If you are interested, please read this thoroughly BEFORE you apply. If not, please share with people that are a great fit. Application closed. Role: Venture Analyst (Research & Portfolio

PITCH2WIN 3: Where is the Next Generation of (Nigerian) Startups?

On Tuesday the 11th of July, TechCircle will host the 3rd edition of PITCH2WIN where early-stage startups compete to win a prize – $10,000 in raw cash. Ok.. not cash transfer. Raw transfer. As with the previous editions, PITCH2WIN is organized because Japanese investor Hiro Mashita, and other Japanese investment

Solving for transparent elections in Nigeria - my brief return to product building

Nigeria’s presidential elections were concluded on 25th of February 2023 and like any complex process, there were many mistakes. However, the greatest mistake made was Nigerians believing Mahmood Yakubu’s INEC had intentions of conducting free and fair elections. The most important aspect from the new electoral act was

2023: I’m not Obidient, but Voting Peter Obi is the Clear and Obvious Choice

Thoughts on Tinubu, Obi et al and the Nigerian 2023 Presidential elections. Alas, another election is here, and as I’ve done since 2011, I will be writing about the choice of my candidate. As the title depicts, my choice has been made, I support and will be voting for

And just like that, I'm 40!

Bobs! I no believe am. 1983 pickin of yesterday don fourty! Not thirty, FOURTY (or is it forty?). I remember the first time I appreciated how old, or rather how young I was. It was while watching The Sound of Music for about the 15th time. The scene of the

This one na collabo: A cross-disciplinary hackathon to solve the Welcome to Nigeria problem.

TL;DR: Sign Up for the grand finale for a Hardware competition that was inspired by Twitter trolling. It holds tomorrow at 1pm GMT Late last year, I was scrolling through Twitter and came across a tweet by Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún (I no type am na ctrl + c; ctrl