EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 44 MIN
S1E3: Building in Lagos: Startup Life, Hustle Culture, and Transforming African Agriculture with Seyi Alabi, Founder of Crop2Cash
from The Founders Atlas with Mayuri Reddy · host Mayuri Reddy
In this episode of The Founders Atlas, we're heading to Lagos, Nigeria, home to over 17 million people and a rising startup scene that’s been dubbed the “Silicon Valley of Africa.” Our guest, Seyi Alabi, is the co-founder of Crop2Cash, an agri-tech company on a mission to transform the lives of smallholder farmers across Nigeria.With over 500,000 farmers already supported, Crop2Cash is building financial tools, payment solutions, and a marketplace that helps farmers not just survive, but thrive. Seyi shares how growing up with an agronomy background, and a hustler's spirit learned from his mother, shaped his approach to business. We dive into:🌾 The real challenges of starting up in Nigeria🌍 What it means to be climate-resilient in agriculture💰 Why he believes grant financing is underrated🤝 The power of trust, local language, and showing up💡 And what success really means in the Nigerian contextWhether you're an investor, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about innovation across Africa, this episode will leave you inspired to build boldly, and to maybe book a flight to Lagos.✨ Connect with Seyi & Crop2Cash: Linkedin | Website🎧 Like, follow, subscribe, and share to keep The Founders Atlas community growing! 🌍
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S1E3: Building in Lagos: Startup Life, Hustle Culture, and Transforming African Agriculture with Seyi Alabi, Founder of Crop2Cash
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