Bridging the Gap: Angel Investing in Africa with Tomi (TD) Davies

MPF Discussion with Tomi (TD) Davies Bridging the Gap: Angel Investing in Africa with Tomi (TD) Davies About Tomi (TD) Davies Tomi Davies (TD) is the Collaborator-in-Chief at TVC Labs, a technology innovation hub in Lagos, Nigeria. He co-founded Zeitec, the Lagos Angel Network (LAN), and serves as the founding President of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and board member of the Global Business Angel Network (GBAN). With a degree from the University of Miami, TD led tech transformation projects for global brands like Marks & Spencer, Ernst & Young, and Sapient. Since 2000, he has focused on tech-driven innovation across Africa, publishing The African Project Manager in 2014. Named one of the “100 Most Influential Africans of 2021” by New African Magazine, TD also serves as Chairman of Powerstove and holds board roles with Trove, Omnibiz, and Big Cabal Media. He chairs the Innovation Committee of the Lagos State Science, Research, and Innovation Council (LASRIC). Bridging the Gap: Angel Investing in Africa What does it take to unlock the potential of Africa’s startup scene? In this episode, we chat with TD (Tomi Davies), a trailblazer in angel investing and tech innovation. TD’s career journey is nothing short of extraordinary—from shaping cutting-edge projects in the 1990s to co-founding a network that connects investors across the continent. TD introduces his POEM Framework, a practical tool for evaluating startups, and shares how a failed investment helped shape his approach to success. Discover why Africa’s startup ecosystem is thriving and how startups can drive meaningful social impact. What You’ll Learn: •TD’s path from corporate success to angel investing. •The pivotal moment that led to his first investment. •How the POEM Framework helps startups achieve sustainable growth. •Challenges and triumphs of connecting angel investors in Africa. •Why real-world impact is the future of innovation. Links to Tomi •Tomi’s website: https://tomidavies.com/ •Order: Investment Worthy Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Investment-Worthy-Startup-building-investors/dp/B0BV4JCSG1?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_ •Order: https: The African Project Manager -  https://www.amazon.com/African-Project-Manager-Managing-Successfully/dp/1494285347 •Subscribe to Tomi’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5rUX9cw9N4KjQLoKLqtKg Please Leave A Review Like this show? Please leave us a review here, even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! Paul: Contact Details Work with me: paul@myperfectfailure.com MPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/ Subscribe to MPF YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@paulpadmore8275