The Techie Impact Summit 2025, curated by Precious Azuonwu, Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee and Western Union Global Fellow, successfully convened 50 vetted founders, entrepreneurs, and tech-enabled business owners at CcHub/NGHub, Yaba, Lagos, for a transformative four-hour session themed
“Everything AI and Funding.”
The summit, officially recognized by the Western Union Foundation, delivered on its mission to promote impact within Nigeria and Africa’s tech ecosystem by equipping attendees with hands-on AI knowledge, funding intelligence, and strategic networking opportunities that position Nigerian startups for global competitiveness.
Driving Impact Through Strategic Knowledge Transfer
“For too long, we’ve heard about fundraising headlines and international tours, but rarely about the tangible impact technology brings to young Africans,” stated Azuonwu.
Azuonwu, Founder of Bankable Wisdom and Curator of Techie Impact Summit. “This summit was designed to change that narrative—by giving founders the exact tools, frameworks, and connections they need to leverage AI and unlock sustainable funding.”
Over the last seven years, Azuonwu has strategically coached African youth to access over $200,000 in equity-free impact funding across 30 African countries, establishing Bankable Wisdom as a leading EdTech platform recognized for accessible tech
education and economic opportunity creation.
Expert Speakers Deliver Actionable Insights
The summit featured three industry-leading speakers who brought decades of combined expertise:
Muheez Okunade, Founder of Innofy AI, delivered a masterclass on Building AI Agents, demonstrating how African startups can move beyond basic automation to deploy truly
intelligent systems that solve complex business challenges.
Precious Azuonwu led an intensive 80-minute session on Everything Funding for Impact: Tech and AI, breaking down hidden pathways to grants, accelerators, and strategic capital. Attendees participated in breakout room discussions focused on clarity of
mission, building credibility, and identifying tactical next steps for securing funding within 90 days.
Victor Ogunbiyi, Founder and CEO of DAWN AI STUDY and recipient of the $10,000 Meta Grant Award, closed the summit with Everything AI and Leveraging Tools for Impact.
Ogunbiyi shared success stories from his award-winning NeuroTech startup, which uses artificial intelligence to diagnose and support neurodivergent learners across Africa, including children with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
Premium AI Perks Delivered to Participants
In partnership with global technology leaders, the summit provided attendees with exclusive AI perks including access to Gemini Pro (Google’s advanced AI platform), PerplexityAI Pro, MetaAI tools, and Notion productivity suites—valued at thousands of dollars and designed to accelerate business efficiency and innovation capacity.
Additionally, Theophillius James, Founder of Vow.ai, one of Africa’s fastest-rising AI innovation startups, delivered a live product showcase highlighting real-world use cases
of AI in African startups and pathways to scaling AI products in emerging markets.
Western Union Foundation’s Continued Commitment to Youth Empowerment
The Western Union Foundation, which officially recognized the Techie Impact Summit as a basecamp project under its Fellowship Programme, continues to demonstrate its commitment to skill building and economic inclusion for marginalized global citizens.
Since launching in 2024, the Techie Impact Summit has reached over 100 young entrepreneurs, sparked policy reform discussions, and created sustainable pathways for
tech-driven social impact.
Building Nigeria’s Innovation Ecosystem
The summit’s five core objectives—hands-on AI learning, fundraising guidance, strategic networking, live success stories, and partnership facilitation—were designed to
accelerate Nigeria’s position as a leading hub for tech-driven impact and innovation across Africa.
Attendees included decision-makers from growth-stage SMEs, deal-ready founders who have engaged in grant programs and accelerators, and ecosystem connectors such as
mentors, advisors, and prospective hiring partners—all committed to leveraging
technology for social good and sustainable growth.
Looking Ahead: The Movement Continues
“This is just the beginning,” Azuonwu emphasized. “The energy in that room proved that when you combine world-class AI expertise with strategic funding intelligence, you don’t
just build startups—you build movements that scale impact across Africa.”
The Techie Impact Summit 2026 is already in planning, with organizers committed to expanding reach, deepening partnerships, and continuing to bridge the gap between African innovation and global opportunity.
About Bankable Wisdom Bankable Wisdom is an award-winning EdTech platform recognized across 30 African
countries for accessible tech education, jobs access, and strategic funding coaching.
Founded by Precious Azuonwu, the organization has helped African youth secure over $200,000 in equity-free impact funding and continues to challenge how young Africans
learn, earn, and work.
The Western Union Foundation supports skill building and inclusion for marginalized global citizens through its Fellowship Programme and basecamp initiatives. The Foundation has driven over $150 million in impact, connecting thousands of individuals
to economic opportunities worldwide.
