Building From Scratch

In this episode of Building From Scratch, our host Yewande Odumosu sits down with Hammed Okunade, founder and creative mind behind Hingees, to explore his journey from a simple idea to building one of Nigeria’s most loved lifestyle brands. With a background in design and branding, Hammed shares how he built Hingees from the ground up, from sourcing and production challenges to cultivating a loyal...

In this episode of Building From Scratch, our host Yewande Odumosu speaks with Seun Alley, Founder and CEO of Fez Delivery, to explore her journey from being an operator to becoming the founder of one of Nigeria’s most trusted logistics companies. What began as a solution to a logistics gap in her cleaning business has grown into a tech-enabled delivery platform serving thousands of individuals an...

In this exciting episode of Building From Scratch , our host Yewande Odumosu kicks off Season 2 with a deep dive into the remarkable journey of Habib Wasulu , founder and CEO of Smileys Africa. What began as a side hustle with just ₦16,000 selling colourful socks has evolved into a thriving lifestyle brand offering sneakers, briefs, beanies, and more. With a background in digital marketing and e-c...

Ada Nduka Oyom: Building Communities, Creating Impact From a simple idea to a movement changing the face of tech in Africa, Ada Nduka Oyom is a powerhouse in community building and open source advocacy. She is the Founder and Executive Director of She Code Africa (SCA), a nonprofit empowering over 64,000+ women across 20 African countries with technical skills, mentorship, and career opportunities...

Kelvin Umechukwu is a tech entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Bumpa, a platform enabling African SMEs to thrive through digital tools. He is also the founder of Consonance Club, a community dedicated to supporting innovators and tech enthusiasts on their journey to success. Kelvin is passionate about creating tools and spaces that empower individuals and businesses to reach their full potential....

Nora Awolowo is an award-winning filmmaker and Founder of Rixel Studios, known for her impactful storytelling and collaborations with brands like Netflix, FIFA, and Visa. In this episode, Nora shares her journey from phone photography to building a thriving production company from the ground up. She discusses the challenges of scaling a creative business, balancing passion projects with commercial...

Meet Dolapo Amusat, founder of WeTalkSound, a 360 creative company with an impressive roster of clients including artists Teni, Victony, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), Joeboy, and other record labels. He is also a Grammy Recording and BET Awards Academy member, one of Pulse's 20 under 30 shaping the Nigerian music industry, and a Product Marketing Manager at Google. In his episode, he shares in...

Our first guest, Seni Sulyan is the Founder of Talstack and Black Ops, and previously VP of Global Operations at Andela. He's a serial entrepreneur & advisor with a passion for building high-performing teams and leaders.