
Yemisi Isidi
Yemisi Isidi has contributed tangibly to the growth of the Digital Economy in the North Central, particularly in Kwara State where she yearly organises the Ilorin Digital Summit and launched Cirkle Labs which is focused on enabling more youth access to decent jobs and growing their businesses using digital tools.
Also, Yemisi has worked as a facilitator, mentor, advisor, trainer, and coach on various incubators, accelerators, and training programs across Africa, assisting over 2000 entrepreneurs (70% women and youth) in creating over 935 jobs, securing funding, increasing monthly revenue by over 75 million Naira, improving their business structure, establishing global businesses, leveraging digital tools and platforms, and appearing on various local and international media platforms.
She has had a distinguished career in Nigeria and the UK, working with governmental, corporate, and NGOs in various sectors. She is also a World Economic Forum Global Shaper with Abuja Hub where she is the education and entrepreneurship lead.
At Triift Africa, where she is co-founder, she provides access to capital for businesses especially women-owned businesses and a vast range of support that enables the start and growth of businesses in Africa.