I beg to differ I think Nigeria needs more founders building independent companies and competing aggressively, not merging just because they're solving similar problems Competition pushes people to build better products We need more of it, not less

I don't think you understand how much I believe in myself. I'm genuinely my own biggest fan.💜

I genuinely believe I am going to be one of the greatest to ever do it. You don't have to agree. 😂

I am HIM

For those wondering what EVE actually is... EVE is an AI-powered platform we're building to change how people connect, interact with technology, and experience the world around them. Imagine having your own personal AI that helps you learn, create, organize your life, and get things done. But EVE goes beyond just answering questions. We're building a system that can turn what you want into real-world outcomes. You tell EVE what you need, it understands your intent, connects you to the right people, services, or resources, and helps you get it done. We're also rethinking how people discover and interact with the world around them, from connecting with people to finding businesses, places, and opportunities. The bigger vision is to bring people, intelligence, and real-world services into one connected experience. We're starting with a small part of that vision, and we'll keep building. A whole new world. 💜

It's launch week for EVE. We're launching on the web first, then bringing it to mobile as an app. We've been building this for months, and there's still a lot we want to improve. But I think it's time to let people actually use what we've built. A little nervous about putting it out there, can't lie. 😂 Can't wait for you guys to try EVE. 💜

Been working on EVE for a while now. An AI assistant built with Nigerians in mind. And yes, she speaks Pidgin too. 😂💜 Still a lot of work to do, but we’re getting somewhere.

I applied to Y Combinator last batch with just an idea. Didn’t get in. Now I have actually built the product, and I’m thinking of giving it another shot. Also been looking into a16z Speedrun. Not sure which one to go for. Anyone here have experience with either?

Hey @grok, if Nigeria were to build its own Silicon Valley, which city would you pick? And please don’t just say Lagos because that’s where all the VCs live. 😭

Man, I really want to be part of this tech race. The US and China are out there building crazy things, investing billions, competing to shape the future. And somehow I’m here in Nigeria thinking I can compete with these people too. 😭 I don’t know how we’re going to pull it off yet, but I genuinely want in.

I actually support larping. Call yourself a founder. Act like you’re building the next billion-dollar company. Dream way beyond your current reality. Just make sure you’re actually building something. Sometimes you have to be a little delusional before the world takes you seriously.

Growing up, I wanted to be Ben Carson so badly. 🤧 I genuinely thought I would become a neurosurgeon. Now I am spending my days writing code, fixing bugs, and trying to build a startup. Funny how life changes your plans. What did you want to become as a kid, and what are you doing now? 😅

I don’t think Africans fully understand what’s happening in the world right now. During the dotcom revolution, America built companies like Amazon, Google and eBay. Those companies helped shape the modern internet economy and went on to create enormous wealth. By 2021, America’s digital economy was already contributing $2.41 trillion to its GDP. Now we’re witnessing something potentially much bigger Artificial intelligence. The United States and China aren’t treating AI like another startup trend. They’re treating it as a strategic national priority. Governments are developing policies. Companies are investing billions. Researchers are competing for breakthroughs. Countries are building data centres, securing chips and developing their own AI models. Why? Because whoever leads in AI could influence how the world works for decades. Think about it. The technology behind tomorrow’s healthcare, education, manufacturing, defence, transportation and scientific discoveries is being developed today. And the countries that control the infrastructure, research and intellectual property could capture enormous economic advantages. Meanwhile, much of Africa is still struggling with electricity, internet access, research funding and access to computing infrastructure. We already missed opportunities to build globally dominant companies during the internet revolution. Are we going to repeat that mistake with AI? Are we going to spend the next 30 years paying foreign companies to access intelligence we could have helped develop? I’m not saying Africa has no brilliant engineers, researchers or entrepreneurs. We have them. But talent alone cannot compete against countries investing billions in research, infrastructure and technology. We need serious investment in computing infrastructure, universities, research laboratories, startups and technical education. We need investors willing to fund ambitious technology companies, not just businesses that can generate revenue immediately. And we need to stop treating technology as something we simply import and consume. The world is entering another technological revolution, and the decisions being made today could shape economic power for generations. What is our excuse this time? We cannot keep watching other countries build the future and then complain about our place in it.

I think it’s time for our generation to take technology more seriously. We shouldn’t just be the generation consuming everything Silicon Valley and China build. We should be building our own platforms, creating new industries, and competing globally. Nigeria has too many brilliant young people for us to remain just consumers of technology. It’s time we started building the future ourselves.

Zuckerberg started Facebook at 19. Steve Jobs cofounded Apple at 21. Alexander the Great became king at 20. Gowon became Nigeria’s Head of State at 31. Ojukwu declared Biafra at 33. People have been changing the course of history at remarkably young ages, Makes me wonder why we convince ourselves we’re too young to attempt something extraordinary.

First look at EVE 👀💜 She’s cute, she’s shy, and she has absolutely no idea how much work we’re putting into bringing her to life. 😭 Coming soon.