(L-R): Joshua Ibinabo War, Entrepreneurship Development Manager, ALX Nigeria; Chidi Afulezi, Guest Speaker & Product Management Consultant, and Nkechi Idinmachi, Fellowship Specialist, ALX Nigeria, at the Exclusive Product Management Masterclass organised by ALX Nigeria recently in Lagos.
ALX Africa, the acclaimed career and entrepreneurship accelerator, has once again strengthened its commitment to driving innovation on the continent by hosting an exclusive product management masterclass. This session, part of the ALX Founders Academy, aimed to equip participants with the skills and strategies needed to transform innovative ideas into thriving businesses.
The masterclass was led by Chidi Afulezi, a product development expert and Managing Principal of redKola Digital Labs. Afulezi delivered a comprehensive session on product development and management, emphasizing the critical role of understanding and solving real-world problems in creating successful products. He stressed that identifying the right market needs and aligning solutions to those needs are key to building impactful products.
“Entrepreneurs need to fall in love with the problem they are solving,” Afulezi advised. “The entrepreneurial journey is about discovery—identifying the problem, understanding the customers facing those challenges, and crafting solutions that are both feasible and valuable.”
(L-R): Nkechi Idinmachi, Fellowship Specialist, ALX Nigeria; Joshua Ibinabo War, Entrepreneurship Development Manager, ALX Nigeria; Seun Babajide-Duroshola, Country Marketing Manager, ALX Nigeria; Chidi Afulezi, Guest Speaker and Founder, redKola Digital Labs and Ruby Igwe, Country General Manager, ALX Nigeria at the Exclusive Product Management Masterclass organised by ALX Nigeria recently in Lagos.
Ruby Igwe, Country General Manager for ALX Nigeria, highlighted the importance of such sessions in shaping Africa’s future entrepreneurs. “We organize impactful events like this masterclass to inspire our learners and ensure they are equipped with the tools to succeed. By providing access to industry experts and knowledge, we empower them to develop products that will help drive Africa’s economic growth.”
The ALX Founders Academy has played a pivotal role in the success of numerous African startups, including Healthtracka, a digital health platform that secured $1.5 million in funding in 2022, as well as companies like Aquatrack and Luna.
For more information on ALX Africa’s programs, visit alxafrica.ng.
