David Lanre Messan Joins Lagos Business School’s Tech-Leap Initiative Board

David Lanre Messan, a renowned serial techpreneur, has been appointed to the board of the prestigious Tech-Leap Initiative, a tech-focused subsidiary of the Lagos Business School (LBS). 

As an experienced venture builder, micro angel investor, and business strategist, Lanre-Messan is expected to bring his extensive knowledge and expertise to further strengthen the deliverables of the initiative.

The appointment has been met with widespread enthusiasm and optimism from stakeholders, including faculty, students, and industry partners. 

Dr. Emeka Azinge, the Director of the initiative, highlighted Lanre Messan’s visionary leadership, ability to foresee trends, and proven track record in founding and scaling successful startups as significant assets that will drive the initiative forward.

David Lanre Messan Board of Lagos Business School Tech-Leap Initiative: About David Lanre Messan

David Lanre Messan is renowned in the Nigerian tech startup space as a venture builder. 

He holds certifications in financing and growing startups without VC funding from the University of London and disruptive strategy from Harvard Business School (Online). 

As the Founder of First Founders, a venture studio partnering with early-stage founders, Lanre Messan has built one of the largest communities for tech founders in Africa.

Speaking about his appointment, Lanre Messan described it as a new call to duty, where he can support the enhancement of the tech ecosystem through continuous learning and building sustainable startups. 

He expressed his readiness to work with the LBS-TLI Team led by Dr. Emeka Azinge to drive the initiative’s vision.

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The Tech-Leap Initiative

The Lagos Business School’s Tech-Leap Initiative was founded in 2024, driven by the recognition of the rapidly growing tech sector in Nigeria and Africa. 

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between the renowned business school and the tech industry, fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

David Lanre Messan, as a board member of Lagos Business School Tech-Leap Initiative is expected to contribute strategic guidance, provide mentorship, actively participate in events, and assist in securing funding and resources necessary for the successful execution of the initiative’s programs.

Lanre Messan’s vision for a successful tenure includes democratizing tech entrepreneurship in Nigeria, helping founders build businesses with strong corporate governance, fostering integrative innovation, leadership, and collaboration, and solving real problems that fill consumer gaps in the market, ultimately contributing to Nigeria’s GDP and future economic growth.

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