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Tobi Lafinhan on Talent, Building Without Venture Capital, and the Future of Work
How an ecosystem builder is bridging talent gaps, championing sustainable growth over VC funding, and shaping new career paths in Africa’s startup landscape.
Jasiel Martin-Odoom
August 22, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute
MEET TOBITobi Lafinhan, Co-founder, Venture for AfricaTobi is a builder with years of experience taking ideas from zero to one - launching talent programs, fostering communities, and scaling impactful ventures. As co-founder at Venture for Africa, Tobi bridges the talent gap in African startups by helping senior professionals transition into meaningful roles. His journey is driven by unlocking potential and delivering results, empowering people and organisations to achieve more than they thought possible. |  |
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