Stephanie Obi
Stephanie Obi is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur.[1]
Life[edit]
Obi studied computer science at Covenant University, where she graduated with a first-class degree. SHe also has an MBA from Lagos Business School.[2]
In 2010 she founded ST Colours, to teach people how to make Ankara inspired T-shirts and accessories. She later founded Steph-B school, an online business school. In December 2013 she left her job with a multinational company to focus on her own businesses.[2] She incorporated ST Hub Limited in 2014.[3] In 2014 she won First Prize in the Wimbiz Impact Investment Competition.[3] In 2016 Obi was among ten female entrepreneurs chosen to pitch for a 'Female Entrepreneur Sale Up Grant' sponsored by Addosser Micro Finance Bank.[4]
In 2018 she launched Trayny, an online platform for established business leaders such as Tara Fela Durotoye to provide training for those seeking to grow their businesses.[5] In July 2018 she launched her book, Knowledge is the New Gold, at an event featuring Afua Osei, Ifeyinwa Mogekwu, Bunmi George, and Miriam MacRaymond.[6]
Obi has been recognised as one of the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ Nike Sotade, "We want to create more awareness of the online education market", The Guardian, 9 June 2018. Accessed 10 May 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Stephanie Obi is Revolutionising Digital Education in Nigeria, BellaNaija, 19 April 2017. Accessed 15 May 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Joy Marcus, I started with an unconventional idea –Stephanie Obi, The Punch, 18 February 2018. Accessed 15 May 2020.
- ↑ Meet the Next Generation of Female Entrepreneurs Selected to Pitch for the SME Boutique Exclusive Women’s Club (SWEC) “Female Entrepreneur Scale up Grant”, BellaNaija, 17 November 2016. Accessed 20 May 2020.
- ↑ Nigeria’s Stephanie Obi brings successful African leaders together on one platform – Trayny, Vanguard, 12 February 2018. Accessed 15 May 2020.
- ↑ Afua Osei, Bunmi George at the launch of Stephanie Obi’s book titled Knowledge is the New Gold – A Must Read, BellaNaija, 6 July 2018. Accessed 15 May 2020.
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