Julius Oyekanmi Shares Tech Ideas at US Consulate Tech/AI Event

In a momentous event that pooled technology startups incorporating solution-driven Artificial Intelligence into their products is an AI enthusiast and Founder of Finnova Financial Technology Limited, Julius Olaolu Oyekanmi.

He played a central role in the discussions at the recent Tech/Al Roundtable Discussion hosted by the US Consulate General in Lagos.

The Consul General Will B. Stevens’ invitation to Oyekanmi to the event marks a noteworthy achievement in Oyekanmi’s path as a business leader and innovator.

Oyekanmi had the privilege of engaging in a discussion with the Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, Ramin Toloui.

The roundtable conversation focused on the challenges Nigerian startups encounter, and recommendations on how the US government could give them a leg up, particularly to startups integrating Artificial Intelligence into their solutions.

Oyekanmi underscored the importance of public and private sector collaboration to achieve these objectives.

He emphasised: “As we embrace the digital era, we must recognise that technology is not merely a tool but a catalyst for transformation.

“We must ensure that this transformation is inclusive, leaving no one behind on the journey toward progress.”

According to Oyekanmi, it was an incredible honour to be invited to the Tech/Al Roundtable Discussion.

He expressed that the opportunity to exchange ideas with Toloui and other participants was enlightening.

“Technology has the potential to transform economies, and we must work together to harness its power for the benefit of all,” says Oyekanmi.

His notable contributions at the event, especially in Artificial Intelligence, are evidence of his commitment to propelling Nigeria’s technological landscape forward.

His endeavours with Finnova Financial Technology Limited, where they are leveraging an AI-driven Chatbot on WhatsApp to revolutionise banking, showcase his unwavering dedication to driving technological innovation.

Looking ahead, individuals such as Oyekanmi persist in propelling innovation and influencing the trajectory of Nigeria’s technological and economic future.

Meanwhile, the event had tech startups, AI enthusiasts, and industry leaders come together to delve into the convergence of technology, artificial intelligence, and diplomacy.