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Home » Ideate | Build | Sell – A Developer’s Guide to Launching in Nigeria’s Emerging Tech Hubs

Ideate | Build | Sell – A Developer’s Guide to Launching in Nigeria’s Emerging Tech Hubs

Joel Nwankwo by Joel Nwankwo
April 12, 2024
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For aspiring tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s burgeoning tech scene, the world is brimming with possibilities.

But between the spark of an idea and a thriving startup, lies the crucial challenge of strategy.

Ideate, build, and sell approach offers a structured framework for developers to conceptualize, develop, and monetize their software products and services.

Let into how this strategy is shaping the entrepreneurial landscape in Nigeria’s emerging regions.

This strategy is all about efficiency and focus.

Here’s the breakdown:

Ideate:

Start by identifying problems faced by your local community. Whether it’s inefficiencies in agriculture, a lack of educational resources, or challenges in logistics, there’s a treasure trove of potential solutions waiting to be discovered.

Build:

With a clear problem in mind, rapidly prototype and iterate on your solution. Leverage the power of open-source tools, lean development methodologies, and readily available online resources to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Sell:

Don’t wait for perfection. Get your MVP in front of potential users early and often. Gather feedback, adapt your product based on user needs, and refine your sales pitch. This constant iteration ensures you’re building something with real-world traction.

The beauty of this approach lies in its simplicity and focus on execution. It empowers developers to move quickly, learn from user feedback, and adapt their ideas based on market demands.

Sweeping Across Africa

This strategy is not unique to Nigeria. Across Africa, a generation of young developers is embracing this approach to tackle local challenges and build innovative solutions.

From mobile payment platforms in Kenya to e-learning platforms in Senegal, the “Ideate, Build, Sell” philosophy is fueling a wave of homegrown tech success stories.

The “Ideate, Build, Sell” strategy is igniting a tech revolution across Africa. However, the true power of this approach lies not just in its local focus, but in its ability to spark a collaborative fire that transcends borders.

The impact goes beyond empowering individual startups and young developers. By building a strong case for digital infrastructure investment, regional collaboration attracts the resources needed to bridge the digital divide.

This ensures that the benefits of e-commerce, digital services, and online opportunities reach all corners of the continent, regardless of location.

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Innocent Destiny, a serial entrepreneur and founder of several startups across Nigeria speaking on the subject noted that the hesitation stems from a knowledge gap.

Destiny opines that tech founders often lack experience in the world of venture capital, where the language and expectations differ vastly from traditional investments in brick-and-mortar businesses or real estate.

“The business model of ideating, building, and selling is intriguing, yet many founders haven’t fully embraced it. There’s a knowledge gap between tech investments and more traditional ones like traditional businesses or real estate.

“In this ecosystem, staying emotionally detached from your startup can be profitable. Selling to investors who prefer to run the business independently closes this gap, as they have the resources to scale it into a profitable venture,” said Destiny.

Why it Works for Emerging Regions in Nigeria

In Nigeria’s emerging regions, young startup founders and developers are embracing the ideate, build, and sell approach as a pathway to entrepreneurship and innovation.

With access to resources such as coding boot camps, incubators, and venture capital funding, aspiring entrepreneurs are turning their ideas into viable businesses.

By leveraging their technical skills and market insights, they are developing software solutions that address diverse sectors such as fintech, agritech, ecommerce, and healthcare, contributing to the digital transformation of the economy.

For aspiring Nigerian developers in emerging regions, the “Ideate, Build, Sell” approach holds immense potential:

Understanding Local Needs: Developers in these regions have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by their communities. This local context is invaluable when crafting solutions with real-world impact.

Resource Efficiency: The focus on rapid prototyping and MVP development allows developers to work with limited resources, a common constraint in emerging regions.

Building the Ecosystem: As successful startups emerge using this approach, they inspire and mentor others. This creates a ripple effect, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and ultimately, a thriving tech ecosystem.

The Bottom Line

The ideate, build, and sell strategy plays a crucial role in ecosystem development by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.

“Having founders who create, build, and sell solutions to such investors would greatly boost the tech ecosystem,” said Innocent Destiny. The founder added that he finds fulfillment in adopting the business strategy

“As someone who has raised funds and sold a company, I can confidently say that I have no regrets. While everyone has different passions and goals, I find fulfillment in ideating, building, and selling—that’s where my passion lies.”

As developers ideate and build innovative software products, they create opportunities for partnerships, investment, and job creation within the local ecosystem.

By bringing products to market and generating revenue, they contribute to the sustainability and growth of the ecosystem, attracting talent, investors, and resources to the region.

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