Demo Fridays Masterclass: How to Grow Your Startup from Zero to Acquisition w/ Yao Baku
Demo Fridays Masterclass: How to Grow Your Startup from Zero to Acquisition — with Yao Baku
What does it take to build, scale, and exit a startup successfully in Africa’s evolving tech landscape?
Join us for an insightful and practical masterclass with Yao Baku, founder of Pennysmart, a financial wellness platform that was successfully acquired by Flutterwave. In this session, Yao will take us behind the scenes of the journey — from starting with limited resources to navigating growth, partnerships, and ultimately closing a successful acquisition deal.
Why Attend?
Yao’s story is one of persistence, strategy, and timing. Drawing from his experience building Pennysmart from the ground up, he’ll share lessons on identifying scalable opportunities, negotiating from a position of strength, and preparing your startup for acquisition — even before investors come knocking.
You’ll walk away with actionable insights on:
• Building a resilient foundation when resources are limited
• Positioning your startup for growth and investor interest
• Understanding the acquisition process from both founder and acquirer perspectives
• Knowing when (and how) to exit on your own terms
Who Should Attend:
Startup founders, investors, growth strategists, and anyone interested in the real-world journey from idea to acquisition in Africa’s startup ecosystem.
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