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Thrilled to have returned to my MBA alma mater, Cambridge Judge , to share insights on Innovation in Africa. The story of Interswitch Group is always an honour to share.
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Joined by former colleague and co-fintech collaborator Khadijah Abu from Paystack, it was a session filled with enriching conversations. Here are a few takeaways that resonated with me:
- Networks matter: Grateful to Professor Jaideep Prabhu for providing this platform (I was his student in 2011). Maintaining connections over the years proved invaluable.
- Relationships have lasting value: Khadijah reminded me that I was her first boss back in 2007! It’s inspiring to see her journey from then to now, leaving a mark not just at Switch but also as a positive Switch Alumni with her impressive work at Paystack.
- Sharing is empowering: Last year, I did this alone and it was great but I thought of how much better it would be to share this platform. Collaborating with Khadijah to tell our stories was a fantastic decision. The fusion of Interswitch and Paystack narratives imbued our session with profound value.
- Our stories are ours to own and tell: With so much negativity surrounding Nigeria and Africa’s economic narratives, and the heightened migration of talent in search of a better life (called japa ), it was soothing to tell and hear positives come from Nigeria and Africa. Indeed, something good can come out of Nigeria.
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Looking forward to more sessions and insights on African Innovation stories at Cambridge Judge Business School in the coming year!
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