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Short Bio

Sidi is a Business and Operations Strategist, Entrepreneurship Development Expert/ Builder, Programs Manager, Mobilisation expert, Entrepreneur, Author and speaker. Sidi has worked and executed multiple programs in tech ecosystems across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Before joining NIYO GROUP as Chief Operations Officer, He served briefly as the Chief Operations Officer of Fleri (a US-based fintech company). He was the 2023  Ambassador of the Ugandan Government Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation  National Science Week. He also served as an ambassador for the African Digital Innovation Summit.

Medium Bio

Sidi is a Business and Operations Strategist, Entrepreneurship Development Expert/ Builder, Programs Manager, Mobilisation expert, Entrepreneur, Author and speaker. Sidi has worked and executed multiple programs in tech ecosystems across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Before joining NIYO GROUP as Chief Operations Officer, He served briefly as the Chief Operations Officer of Fleri (a US-based fintech company). He was the 2023  Ambassador of the Ugandan Government Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation  National Science Week. He also served as an ambassador for the African Digital Innovation Summit.

Sidi has worked closely with international organisations like Seedstars, Cordsid SL, World Bank, World Health Organisation, GIZ, Africa Business Heroes, HEC Paris, Africa Development Bank, and more, all in different capacities (ranging from program manager, facilitator, mentor, start-up judge, etc).

As a speaker, Sidi gives high-level International talks/lectures at Universities, Demo Days, Pitching competitions, tech Conferences etc. He currently hosts a highly recommended weekly conversation with some of Africa’s most prominent VCs, Entrepreneurs, Policymakers, Ecosystem builders and more at #ThePitchRoomAfrica.

Long Bio

Sidi is a Business and Operations Strategist, Entrepreneurship Development Expert/ Builder, Programs Manager, Mobilisation expert, Entrepreneur, Author and speaker. Sidi has worked and executed multiple programs in tech ecosystems across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Before joining NIYO GROUP as Chief Operations Officer, He served briefly as the Chief Operations Officer of Fleri (a US-based fintech company). He was the 2023  Ambassador of the Ugandan Government Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation  National Science Week. He also served as an ambassador for the African Digital Innovation Summit.

Sidi has worked closely with international organisations like Seedstars, Cordsid SL, World Bank, World Health Organisation, GIZ, Africa Business Heroes, HEC Paris, Africa Development Bank, and more, all in different capacities (ranging from program manager, facilitator, mentor, start-up judge, etc).

As a speaker, Sidi gives high-level International talks/lectures at Universities, Demo Days, Pitching competitions, tech Conferences etc. He currently hosts a highly recommended weekly conversation with some of Africa’s most prominent VCs, Entrepreneurs, Policymakers, Ecosystem builders and more at #ThePitchRoomAfrica.

As a thought leader, Sidi writes regularly on entrepreneurship and leadership on Linkedin (a top voice in entrepreneurship and startup development), a co-author of the practical entrepreneurship handbook; Start-up to Growth: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Start and Grow Your Business.