Startups, Mentors, Investors And More! TechCabal Battlefield 2014 In 30+ photos
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Muyiwa Matuluko
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If you remember, the whole journey started back in January, with over 90 applicants whittled down to 20. After a rigorous selection process, 7 finalists emerged.
The finalists proceeded to the academy and on the 20th of February, gathered at Capital Square, Lekki to demo their products to members of the faculty.
Photos from the Grand Finale at Four Points by Sheraton, Lekki
The setChuka Ofili at the reins of the livestream broadcastTolu Adeleru Balogun, host for the nightBankole Oluwafemi, TechCabal Founder & Editor-in-Chief, giving the Welcome AddressSim Shagaya, Founder & CEO Konga.com, giving his Keynote AddressThe Mentors, L-R- Femi Taiwo (INITS), Lanre Oyedotun (iThena Logic-Topup Genie), Mar Essien (Hotels.ng), Ojoma Ochai (British Council), Tomi Davies (Lagos Angel Network) and Editi Effiong of AnakleThe Judges, L-R- Mich Atagana (Burn Media), Gbenga Sesan (Paradigm Initiative Nigeria), Akin Oyebode (Stanbic IBTC), Ayodeji Adewunmi (Jobberman) and Bastian Gotter of iRoko PartnersClive Ayonye of 500Shops pitching to the judges and audienceAyodele Marcus pitching AdugboOo Nwoye of CallBase letting the audience know what’s so innovative about their productCharles Philip of Autobox gets Bastian excitedTeam CasaGrupo, led by Jide AdekolaChika Uwazie pitching DecodedTeam PrepClass pitching, led by Olumide OgunlanaCo-founder TechCabal, Seyi Taylor and Bankole Oluwafemi giving the Vote of ThanksThe defining moment. All 7 finalists on stage for the announcement of results
And the winner is… PrepClass!!!
Iyin Aboyeji (PrepClass mentor) and Opeyemi Obembe of Callbase (1st runner up) congratulating Team PrepClass
Seyi and Bankole with Team PrepClassSeyi and Bankole with TechCabal Battlefield host, Tolu Adeleru BalogunSeyi and Bankole pose with the TechCabal Battlefield production teamThe “Big Chief”, Victor Asemota, made an appearance