Honey Ogundeyi

thumb|Honey_Ogundey_on_NdaniTV_in_2017 Oyindamola Honey Ogundeyi is the founder of Fashpa.com, a Nigerian e-commerce site that designed and sold its products online and in store and also sold fashion and lifestyle brands from the international market to Nigerians. She launched an entrepreneurial vlogSide Hustle to Empire in 2017 where she gives tips on how she started and runs her business. Ogundeyi is passionate about using technology to uplift Africa. An internet and brand management expert with over 10 years leadership experience from various industries ranging from management consulting, banking, e-business and telecoms. She was previously Industry Manager at Google, where she was led the development and growth of their commercial business. Recognitions In 2018, Ogundeyi was appointed to Facebook SME Council for Nigeria. In 2016 She was listed by the World Economic Forum as one of the top 10 innovators in Africa as well 10 most influential young Nigerians under 40 in Technology. In 2014 She has was listed by Forbes as one of the Top 10 women emerging entrepreneurs to watch in Africa. She has also been recognised as a One Young World Ambassador, a Junior Achievement Nigeria Ambassador and mentors and leads various women in tech initiatives. Quotes " I am going to revolutionise fashion commerce in Nigeria and Africa using the internet." Honey speaking on her big dream to bridge the fashion gap in Africa by leveraging on technology I am driven by the desire to leave an impact to contribute to growth and development of the fash-tech industry in Africa. Honey speaking on the drive for Fashpa.com To change the way African’s shop for fashion is my mission, my passion and life’s work. Honey on the mission and vision of Fashpa.com " There are also no incentives to encourage more investment in technology. So whilst there is a growing interest in Nigeria’s technology scene, it remains very difficult to access funding for technology startups especially for companies like Fashpa, who need growth funds to scale." Honey on the challenges in the African TECH industry “We are building the largest learning platform in Africa. We are solving a real problem of lack of access to quality education in Africa.” Honey on the mission behind Edukoya. External links Category:Living people Category:Businesswomen from Nigeria