About Me
Aisha Tofa is an Executive Board Member at Startup Kano Ltd, a technology incubation hub and coworking space in Kano, Nigeria, dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity. With a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem, innovation, development, and social impact, Aisha has devoted over 5,000 hours to mentorship guiding more than 500 startups and founders across various industries. Under her leadership, some of these startups have secured up to $1,000,000 in funding. She is also a Managing Partner at Hills & Sands Investments; an investment advisory and management company focused on supporting women in investing and enhancing their financial Knowledge.
Aisha and her team have successfully designed/delivered projects for both international and local partners, including the British Council, UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, United Nations, Sterling Bank, Enterprise Development Centre, MasterCard Foundation, and Google, impacting over 50,000 young people across Nigeria.
As the Chair of the Women Founders Group, a not-for-profit platform promoting women’s education and economic resilience in Africa, Aisha and team curates the Women Founders Conference, one of the largest Women in Tech and Entrepreneurship conferences in Nigeria. This conference brings together influential minds to discuss a wide range of subjects, fostering learning, inspiration, and action. Some notable speakers have included UN DSG Amina J. Muhammad, Halima Dangote, Abubakar Suleiman (CEO, Sterling Bank), and Amal Hassan (CEO, Outsource Global).
Aisha has a strong background in communications, holding a Master’s degree and additional training from Voice of America, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, British Council, and Google.
She is a member of Global Shapers at the World Economic Forum and a Gates Foundation Goalkeeper. A multiple award-winning woman in tech, Aisha’s most recent award is the United Nations Feature Award for DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.
In addition to her role in the startup ecosystem, Aisha sits on the boards of several companies, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and support in driving growth and operational excellence.
Currently, she is an Incubation Specialist at the United Nations Development Program.
The Ecosystem
I have a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem, working closely with startups, business owners, and organizations through mentorship, coaching, project design and implementation, branding, and business development services. Together with my team, I have been dedicated to fostering an enabling environment for creatives and innovators, enhancing women’s economic resilience, advancing education, and creating jobs to contribute to a stronger economy in Nigeria and across Africa by catalyzing innovation.
Talk with me.
consult@ayshatofa.com
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