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PressOne Africa Sponsors Lagos Startup Week 2024

PressOne Africa, a leading provider of cloud-based phone systems for small businesses, has announced its sponsorship of Lagos Startup Week (LSW) 2024. The annual event taking place in July 2024, is a key gathering for entrepreneurs across Africa, fostering innovation and collaboration. Mayowa Okegbenle, CEO of PressOne Africa, expressed his excitement about the company’s involvement

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PressOne Africa, a leading provider of cloud-based phone systems for small businesses, has announced its sponsorship of Lagos Startup Week (LSW) 2024. The annual event taking place in July 2024, is a key gathering for entrepreneurs across Africa, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Mayowa Okegbenle, CEO of PressOne Africa, expressed his excitement about the company’s involvement in LSW 2024. He highlighted PressOne Africa’s mission to provide world-class communication tools to businesses of all sizes. Okegbenle sees LSW as an ideal platform to connect with and support emerging African entrepreneurs.

In conjunction with its sponsorship, PressOne Africa will launch its Developer Program during the event. This initiative will introduce new APIs and SDKs, enabling developers to seamlessly integrate phone communication capabilities into their products. Tools such as Call SDKs and Voice OTPs will be available to the developer community, fostering innovation and enhancing product offerings.

Attendees of LSW 2024 will have the opportunity to experience PressOne Africa’s solutions first-hand. The company plans to demonstrate how businesses can transition from traditional phone systems to its affordable, feature-rich platform. This showcase aims to illustrate the potential for growth and improved customer communication through PressOne Africa’s services.

Drawing from his extensive experience in the African tech landscape, Okegbenle will also participate in panel discussions at the event. His contributions are expected to provide valuable insights into entrepreneurship and the evolving tech ecosystem in Africa.

PressOne Africa believes that reliable and affordable communication tools are essential for business success in the digital era. By supporting LSW, the company reaffirms its dedication to empowering African entrepreneurs and fostering innovation across the continent.

The company’s innovative platform offers a range of features designed to enhance visibility into all communication channels, improve customer experience, and drive business growth. With a focus on affordability and user-friendliness, PressOne Africa aims to equip businesses of all sizes with top-tier communication tools.

Lagos Startup Week has established itself as a key event in Africa’s entrepreneurial calendar. It brings together a diverse group of participants, including entrepreneurs, investors, tech enthusiasts, and thought leaders from across the continent. The event’s program includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, and pitch competitions.

This gathering serves as a melting pot of ideas, fostering collaboration and innovation within Africa’s thriving startup ecosystem. It provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas, learn from industry leaders, and connect with potential investors and partners.

PressOne Africa’s sponsorship of LSW 2024 aligns with its broader mission to support and nurture the growth of small businesses across Africa. By participating in this event, the company aims to contribute to the development of a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem on the continent.

As Africa continues to emerge as a hub for technological innovation and entrepreneurship, events like Lagos Startup Week play a crucial role in shaping the future of the continent’s business landscape. PressOne Africa’s involvement underscores its commitment to being at the forefront of this transformation, providing the tools and support necessary for businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

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Greg Stewart

Reporting for Business Tech Africa on the funding, tools and strategy shaping the continent's founders and SMEs.

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