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Future Software Resources Ltd (Futuresoft), a Nigerian technology provider scaling African enterprise.
Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho is a seasoned Information Technology professional with over 15 years of industry experience in Africa’s largest emerging economy. She has a deep purpose and focus on bridging the digital divide and transforming Africa by harnessing the benefits of digital. At home in technology from childhood, Nkemdilim is walking in her fathers’ footsteps as a second-generation Nigerian Information Technology expert.
Currently, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho is the CEO of Future Software Resources Ltd. (Futuresoft), one of Nigeria’s leading digital & technology solutions companies. It provides a broad range of solutions for the scaling of African enterprise, to consistently attract and retain its target audience, optimize its processes and increase its bottom line. Futuresoft has served over 170 clients across 20 industries and has trained over 1,000 CEOs and executives in Digital & Social Media Marketing.
Nkemdilim is recognized as an Obama African Leader, Forbes’s Top Ten Female Tech Founders in Africa, Global Digital Women top 10 Most Inspiring Women in Africa, Lionesses of Africa top 100 Women and Ventures Africa 42 most Innovative Africans. She sits on the board of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, as well as the board of the Society for Corporate Governance in Nigeria where she chairs the Digital and Innovation Committee. She also serves in the leadership of the NESG Digital Economy Thematic group; is a member of The Nigerian National IT Software Committee and the Nigerian Electronic Voting Think Tank where she actively contributes to the advancement of digitalization and shaping policy to support its inclusive delivery.
LoA spoke to Nkemdilim to find out more about her entrepreneurial journey to date and her aspirations for the future.
What does your company do?
Futuresoft is a full service digital agency & IT Solutions company, providing a broad range of business solutions for the scaling African enterprise, to consistently attract and retain its target audience, optimize its processes and increase its bottom line. Futuresoft has over 12 years of experience in designing and managing digital properties and online activities of businesses across various industries.
Our understanding of technology, lateral thinking and process based approach allows us to provide tailored, innovative and sustainable solutions for businesses; empowering them to leverage all relevant channels to improve user experience, increase customer engagement and grow profits. Our goal is to build lasting relationships and function as part of your team to achieve overall company success. Simply put, we are the technology partner that you need to accomplish your business goals.
What inspired you to start your company?
The lack of Nigerian and African businesses online was the key driver for starting Futuresoft. I wanted to tell African stories and put African businesses on the map and connect them to global opportunities and markets by creating digital assets and corporate branding for them.
Why should anyone use your service or product?
We are the technology partner that you need to accomplish your business goals.
EXPERIENCE: Our understanding of technology, lateral thinking, and process-based approach allows us to provide tailored, innovative and sustainable solutions for businesses; empowering them to leverage all relevant channels to improve user experience, increase customer engagement and grow profits.
APPROACH: At Futuresoft we believe in individuality and understand that each client is unique and has specific requirements. Once we have a grasp of the scope of work, we tailor our solutions to suit your needs and ensure that we have an in-depth understanding of your business in order to deliver solutions that benefit your business and help you grow. Our goal is to build lasting relationships and function as part of your team to achieve overall company success.
Tell us a little about your team
Our vibrant and multi-dimensional team is led by myself, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho, as Founder & CEO. It is my role to provide leadership to the team and ensure high quality technical work across all Futuresoft projects. Our team is currently comprised of experts in strategy, marketing, content, web design, graphics, branding, lead generation, ad campaign managers, website development, SEO and more with the right experience across multiple industries.
Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And do you come from an entrepreneurial background?
For me, the rationale for becoming an entrepreneur in the first place was based on a number of key factors. I wanted to be able to manage my own time and work on projects that fulfill me personally. Secondly, I wanted to be able to create, innovate and be part of those shaping the technology industry in Nigeria. Finally, I wanted to create employment and grow as a leader and visionary, making a positive contribution to the Nigerian online space.
What are your future plans and aspirations for your company?
To become Africa’s leading IT Service provider focused on digital solutions, e-learning, and IT Consultancy.
What gives you the most satisfaction being an entrepreneur?
The impact I am able to create with my work through
- Mentoring / Being a Role Model
- Speaking Engagements / Thought Leadership
- Policy Involvement
What's the biggest piece of advice you can give to other women looking to start-up?
"Be prepared to sacrifice, and to work harder than you’ve ever thought possible, Be prepared to work around the clock, to be laughed at and called a dreamer, and to be told several times that your ideas will not work." - as recently quoted by Forbes Africa.
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