Toyin Bamidele

Toyin Bamidele, mostly engaged as Batel is a Pan-African economic development enthusiast committed to building inclusive infrastructures for youth participation and inclusion in the economic value-creation ecosystem of Africa. He is a professional Strategy Analyst with explored interests in Business, Social Enterprise and Policy. He is the proponent of the Venture Matrix for the Future of Africa Project, an initiative that outlines a blueprint for bridging the economic gaps in local economies by engaging the youth in Nigeria’s undergraduate community to drive a change in the dominant economic narrative. He is a graduate of Psychology from Obafemi Awolowo University. Bamidele Toyin has invested the last five years exploring his interest in the business of Technology as the Growth and Business Lead at two of Africa’s high- growth Edtech startups serving Sub-Saharan Africa; Utiva and Slatecube. He was also a founding member of Student Build Africa. The Venture Matrix for the Future of Africa (Game plan) is his first book; the culmination of writings, conversations and ideas taught, shared, and explored with 500+ leaders of the undergraduate community and 20+ stakeholders across Africa.