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Jumia to host NBA star, Andre Iguodala’s interactive session with techpreneurs

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Jumia is bringing a member of its Board who is also an American BasketBall Player and Silicon Valley Investor – Andre Iguodala to Nigeria for an interactive session with techpreneurs on September 11th, 2019. The event will be hosted by Techpoint.

The session is themed: “Moving from Zero to Growth.” The aim is to address issues around funding and investment for local startups.

Leading the session is Andre Iguodala, Jumia board member, NBA star, Silicon Valley investor with investment in Facebook, Twitter and Tesla.

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Andre will be sharing experience on how he has built his personal portfolio as an investor and further give insights on how local founders can position their business for growth.

Who can attend?

The interactive session with Andre Iguodala is particularly open to founders, local investors, hub owners and accelerators.

Although the event is free to attend, Jumia and Techpoint would however be largely involved in selecting those who can attend.

Jumia, in a statement by its Head, PR and Communications, Olukayode Kolawole, said venue of the event will be communicated to shortlisted applicants.

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