Sim Shagaya

Sim Shagaya (born 2 April 1975) is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur, business leader, and educator. He is the founder of prominent African startups including Konga.com E-Motion Advertising, uLesson, and Miva Open University. Forbes named him one of the 10 Most Powerful Men in Africa in 2014. Quotes The idea of being a startup with a focus on fame and recognition is a distraction from the fundamental aspects of a business, which are an income statement, a balance sheet, and a cash flow statement. Interview in "The biggest mistake young founders make!" on Founders Connect (June 2026). My vision for uLesson is that we become the largest platform in Africa that has brought together the best media, education, and technology tools to transform education outcomes in Africa. Corporate profile interview, Owl Ventures Content Hub (May 2023). Success in Africa requires vertical integration and undertaking tasks unnecessary in other markets. Industry address on ecosystem adoption, archived on The Billion-Dollar Lie Startups Keep Telling (June 2026). Technology will outpace traditional classrooms... Education is no longer about certificates. [https://sterling.ng/10-key-lessons-from-sim-shagaya-at-the-sterling-leadership-series/ ] Keynote presentation at the Sterling Leadership Series, summarised in Sterling Leadership Digest (September 2025). External links Category:1975 births Category:Living people