Flutterwave, a prominent African fintech firm, has introduced a two-day virtual training program aimed at equipping young Africans with practical expertise for careers in technology.
The Accelerate Workshop, scheduled for April 26 and May 3, 2025, targets university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals across the continent, offering sessions in data privacy, cybersecurity, design, marketing, and product management.
Led by industry experts from Flutterwave and external organizations, the program includes insights from figures such as Ted Oladele, CEO of Mira and former Flutterwave design executive, and Nujinim Egwegbete-Odukwu, the company’s head of infrastructure security. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge in areas like user behavior analysis, product development frameworks, and compliance with data regulations, alongside soft skills critical to thriving in tech startups.
Yewande Akomolafe-Kalu, Flutterwave’s Assistant Vice President of Branding and Storytelling, emphasized the initiative’s goal to “unlock Africa’s full potential by investing in the next generation of innovators.” She …