An edtech company that pivoted from K-12 education to teaching African languages, successfully raising funds and expanding its user base.
Toluwanimi Onakoya has built a career managing startups’ hardest moments
Toluwanimi Onakoya transitioned from RED Media Africa to corporate communications, showcasing her ability to adapt to fast-paced environments. She successfully positioned Stears as the go-to product during the 2023 Nigerian elections, achieving over one million signups and significant media coverage
Lingawa: Reviving African Languages Through Digital Education”
12% of Africa's 2,000 languages are at risk of disappearing. UNESCO predicts 40% of global languages face extinction.
With $1.1 million in funding, Lingawa wants to redefine language education for Africa’s diaspora
Over 2,000 languages in Africa, with 12% at risk of extinction. Lingawa has secured $1.1 million in funding to promote African language learning.
