At the Georgetown Africa Business Conference (GTABC), Kolade Ogunsola and his team, Team Afriheels, secured a prestigious second-place finish, competing against an elite group of talented innovators. For Ogunsola, this achievement wasn’t just a recognition of his team’s hard work—it was a moment that reaffirmed his confidence in the power of Machine Learning and Blockchain Technology to drive business transformation.
A Vision for the Future of Business
Reflecting on the experience, Kolade shared:
“Leading Team Afriheels at the Georgetown Africa Business Conference was both humbling and empowering. Securing second place among such an elite pool of talent reaffirmed my confidence in leveraging Machine Learning and Blockchain Technology for predictive analysis in business.”
In addition to their impressive showing at the conference, Ogunsola has co-authored several papers exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping industries. One of his key works discusses Digital Transformation in Retail Banking. The paper highlights how big data analytics and cloud computing can empower banks to offer personalized services, streamline operations, and make more informed decisions, ultimately enhancing customer experience and profitability.
Leveraging Digital Technology for Change
Team Afriheels demonstrated a powerful application of digital technology during their presentation at GTABC. They showed how Machine Learning and Blockchain could be harnessed to reduce credit barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By building personalized creditworthiness models, Afriheels’ solution aims to encourage financial institutions to provide working capital and Supply Chain Financing, giving SMEs a much-needed boost.
Empowering Future Leaders
The significance of Team Afriheels’ recognition at the Georgetown Africa Business Conference goes beyond the competition. As one of the case judges pointed out:
“Their achievement serves as a beacon of inspiration for emerging African entrepreneurs and young professionals striving to make a difference in their respective fields.”
Ogunsola’s journey, marked by dedication, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to collaborative success, sets a high standard for aspiring leaders. Their second-place finish at GTABC not only brings recognition but also paves the way for future partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and potential investment avenues that could turn their innovative solutions into fully operational ventures—transforming the way African businesses operate and impacting communities across the continent.
Kolade Ogunsola and Team Afriheels are proving that with the right mix of technological innovation and business acumen, African entrepreneurs are capable of not only shaping the future of their industries but also making a lasting impact on the global stage.
