As part of LoA 'Women in Tech' month, we spoke to the inspirational techpreneur Nkemdilim Begho, founder of Futuresoft in Nigeria, and a passionate supporter of women's entrepreneurship and empowerment through technology in Africa.
Read moreNkemdilim Begho – The startup story of a leading Nigerian technology services entrepreneur
Nkemdilim Begho, founder of Future Software Resources, Nigeria
A leading Nigerian techpreneur building a powerful business focusing on online solutions, e-learning and IT security, and taking Africa’s tech sector by storm.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nkemdilim Begho: It takes lots of belief and willpower to get ahead as an entrepreneur
What does it take to make it as a female IT entrepreneur?....
"It takes a lot of will power. In anything you want to do, you must know what you want. I knew what I wanted to do.You need to want anything that you want to do in life. When you want it, it will happen, if you don’t really want it, it won’t happen. Most times I didn’t have any money and people just offered me jobs. They would say just come and take this job, but those were the days I needed to decide what I wanted. I asked myself if I wanted to build a brand or be an employee."
- Nkemdilim Begho is founder and Managing Director of Future Software Resources Limited, an IT solutions provider focused on online solutions, e-learning and IT security. As one of a few Nigerian women in the industry, her success is founded on a passion for driving innovative thinking, building a globally recognized technology brand and setting trends in the Nigerian Technology space.
Read moreNkem Begho: Women Also Do Well in IT
Source: allAFRICA.com | published 2 June 2014
Nkem Uwaje-Begho the managing Director of Future Software Resources is one of the leading female Information Technology entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This inspiring woman, with a humble, unassuming disposition is greatly contributing to advancing information technology in Nigeria. She originally studied Bio-informatics in Germany and began her professional career in Germany where she worked on high profile research projects for leading firms. She returned to Nigeria in 2008 and founded Future Software, now a leading IT services company. AllAfrica's Senior Reporter Anthonia Soyingberecently had a chat with her and she opened up on the many opportunities in Information Technology (IT) for women....
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nkemdilim Begho: Don't worry about competition from the big players - there's room for everyone
How do you cope with competition from the big players in the industry?....
"I always say there is a market share for everybody no matter how big or small you are. There are always people who need your services and will patronize you. All you need do is be at the right place. So, for me, it’s not a question of the big competition out there, though I must admit that I lost some jobs but I also win a lot of jobs. At the end of the day, it all boils down to building a brand, a reputation, and figuring out how I can stand out from the crowd. My unique selling point."
- Nkemdilim Begho is founder and Managing Director of Future Software Resources Limited, an IT solutions provider focused on online solutions, e-learning and IT security. As one of a few Nigerian women in the industry, her success is founded on a passion for driving innovative thinking, building a globally recognized technology brand and setting trends in the Nigerian Technology space.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Nkemdilim Begho: Starting up lean and small is the way to go
Starting up lean and small is the way to go....
"I went for a slim and lean way of working. I tried to make it as small as possible and all I had to do was build a website and then created a business card."
Nkemdilim Begho is founder and Managing Director of Future Software Resources Limited, an IT solutions provider focused on online solutions, e-learning and IT security. As one of a few Nigerian women in the industry, her success is founded on a passion for driving innovative thinking, building a globally recognized technology brand and setting trends in the Nigerian Technology space.
Read moreMy father introduced me to entrepreneurship – Nkemdilim Begho
Source: The Sun | August 17, 2014 ·
Nkemdilim Begho is the Managing Director of Future Software Resources Limited, an IT solutions provider focused on online solutions, e-learning and IT security. She is the daughter of foremost Nigerian IT policy maker, Chris Uwaje and early in her life, he helped her establish a footing by registering a company in her name without even knowing what she would become in future. Today, she has re-branded and transformed the company which now focuses on online solutions, e-learning and IT security. She’s a recipient of many awards including the Jim Ovia Prize for Software Excellence. Her charming personality and business prowess earned her a speaking opportunity at the prestigious Harvard Business School. In this interview with Sunday Sun, she said her goal is to be Africa’s leading IT solutions provider....
Read moreNkendilim Begho listed by Forbes as one of '10 Female Tech Founders To Watch In Africa'
Source: Forbes.com | published 3/25/2014
In Africa’s burgeoning, male-dominated tech scene, women remain largely underrepresented. Yet there is a tiny handful of incredible women who are launching and building successful, innovative tech companies that are upending industries, setting new standards and earning their place at the cool table. These women create and innovate, exploiting ideas, products and services to produce dynamic businesses. Nkendilim Begho is listed as one of these pioneering women.
Read moreVideo: Nkemdilim Begho talks about building inclusive education systems through technology
Source: TEDx Talks | Published on Nov 20, 2013
Watch Nkem Begho giving her talk - "Redefining Education" at TEDxLagos 2013
Read moreVideo: Nkemdilim Begho talks about leveraging Edu-tech possibilities in Nigeria
Source: HOTM | Published on Nov 2, 2013
Nkem Begho, founder and managing director of Futuresoft is interviewed by Heart of the Matter. She chats with Pastor Wale Adefarasin, looking at Nigeria's education sector in retrospect and the place of Information Communication Technology as a catalyst for change.
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