The AskSilas Show

About The AskSilas Show

Hi, I am Silas OZOYA. I create and share content around entrepreneurship – finance, technology, and growth advisory – with a stint of pop culture conversations and lifestyle content. Follow me everywhere on social media @ozoyasilas and do well to support this show to keep our lights on. Thanks in advance.

Publisher

Silas OZOYA

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Jun 2020

Latest episode

6 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jul 2026

   Building for Africa with AI: Pivot and Reposition for Access to Global Market (with Victor Onyekere)

   Building for Africa with AI | Pivoting & Repositioning for Global Markets | London Tech Week 2026How can African startups leverage artificial intelligence to build globally competitive businesses?On the sidelines of London Tech Week 2026, Victor Onyekere (VO^), Hub Lead at Builders Cabal, sat down with Silas OZOYA, Founder & CEO of SUBA Capital, for an insightful conversation on what it takes to build for Africa while positioning for global opportunities in the AI era.In this discussion, we explore why simply building innovative products is no longer enough. African founders and startup operators must strategically pivot, reposition, and design their businesses to compete in international markets while solving meaningful local challenges.In this conversation, we discuss:- Why AI is reshaping entrepreneurship and innovation across Africa.- Building solutions that solve African problems while remaining globally scalable.- When and how founders should pivot their products and business models.- Positioning African startups to attract international customers, partners, and investors.- The importance of governance, credibility, and execution in accessing global markets.- Practical lessons from London Tech Week 2026 for startup founders, operators, and ecosystem builders.Whether you're an entrepreneur, product manager, startup operator, investor, policymaker, or simply passionate about Africa's innovation ecosystem, this conversation offers practical insights into building resilient, globally relevant businesses from Africa.If you found this discussion valuable, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to support more conversations on entrepreneurship, AI, innovation, fintech, and Africa's digital future.Connect with Silas OZOYA:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silasozoya (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblhNc2hHQjJ6dVlaWE41OHlPRWF5QlB5aGpGQXxBQ3Jtc0tsc1ZqTmpUbWdibTU2NHBUTnRQRzZYRF92dWtSY1ByWWljM1VLRE9tMGxmT1ZTXzNQMnU5VDdkdU13OGpvZTMydzhETHh6WEtpUkp1YmxVRTc3UnNWV2x1d3FlVDYzUENENnJNVFFOdGhrZ3VZVU52VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsilasozoya&v=wW3QPkwzUUc)📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ozoyasilas (https://www.youtube.com/@ozoyasilas)#BuildingForAfrica (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/buildingforafrica) #ArtificialIntelligence (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artificialintelligence) #AI (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ai) #AfricanStartups (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africanstartups) #StartupAfrica (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startupafrica) #AfricaTech (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africatech) #TechInnovation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/techinnovation) #GlobalMarkets (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/globalmarkets) #StartupGrowth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startupgrowth) #FounderJourney (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/founderjourney) #Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship) #Innovation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/innovation) #DigitalTransformation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/digitaltransformation) #FinTech (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fintech) #LondonTechWeek (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/londontechweek) #LondonTechWeek2026 (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/londontechweek2026) #StartupFounder (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startupfounder) #ProductManagement (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productmanagement) #BusinessGrowth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth) #Investment (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investment) #AfricanInnovation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africaninnovation) #TechLeadership (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/techleadership) #SilasOZOYA (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/silasozoya) #VictorOnyekere (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/victoronyekere) #SUBACapital (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/subacapital)

2. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Building Global from Africa: A Candid AI Conversation – Silas OZOYA (ft. Prof. 'Seyi OMOLOSO)

   What does it take to build globally from Africa in the age of artificial intelligence?On the sidelines of London Tech Week 2026, I had the privilege of sitting down with Prof. Seyi OMOLOSHO for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation about innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the transformative role of AI in shaping Africa's future.In this candid discussion, we explore:- The opportunities AI presents for African founders and innovators.- Building globally competitive businesses from Africa.- Leadership, resilience, and the mindset required to scale impactful ventures.- The future of technology, education, and entrepreneurship across emerging markets.- Practical insights for founders, students, professionals, policymakers, and investors interested in Africa's innovation ecosystem.As Founder & CEO of SUBA Capital (https://www.subacapital.co), I believe conversations like these are essential to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and demonstrating that globally relevant innovation can be built from Africa for the world.If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, fintech, AI, leadership, venture building, or Africa's growing innovation ecosystem, this conversation is for you.About the Speakers:Silas OZOYAFounder & CEO, SUBA CapitalProduct Manager | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Advocate for Financial InclusionProf. 'Seyi OMOLOSHOAcademic | Innovation Leader | Researcher | Thought Leader📍 Recorded during London Tech Week 2026 (pardon the background noise)Subscribe for more conversations on:• Artificial Intelligence• Entrepreneurship• FinTech• Innovation• Leadership• Startups• Investment• Financial Inclusion• Africa's Digital Economy👍 If you found this conversation valuable, please Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe to support more insightful discussions.#LondonTechWeek2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Africa #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #Startups #FinTech #FinancialInclusion #BusinessGrowth #TechLeadership #EmergingMarkets #SilasOZOYA #SeyiOMOLOSHO #SUBACapital

3. 

   28 Nov 2021

   How To Move From Idea To Profit (ft. Amarachi Stanley)

   In the episode, I hosted the astute Business Consultant, Trainer and Ex-Banker turned Entrepreneur. She shares her story of how she moved from idea to profit, building several businesses. She is today helping others do so through books, training, and consultancy services. Ladies and Gentlemen, join me welcome Amarachi Stanley to The AkSilas Show. Listen, comment and share. To get Amarachi's resources, follow the links below; How To Pay Yourself (Free eBook) >>> http://www.amarachistanley.com/freebook Moving From Idea To Profit >>> http://www.amarachistanley.com/book Follow Amarachi Stanley on Social Media; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amarachistanley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amarachistanley2 Contact Amarachi Stanley via; Email: info@amarachistanley.com Phone: +234 8182765446 We would appreciate your support on the show, simply click here to support the show >>> https://anchor.fm/ozoyasilas/support

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