Babafemi Adewumi

My interest in mentoring stems from over 10 years of experience working at the intersection of entrepreneurship development, agricultural innovation, and youth empowerment in Africa. As a former Program & Campus Director at Wennovation Hub, I successfully managed and trained new startups in the Campus2Market program, helping innovators transition from campus to market. This experience demonstrated the transformative power of meaningful mentorship in shaping young entrepreneurs’ journeys.
My focus areas for mentoring include:

AgriTech Innovation & Sustainable Agriculture:

Having managed AgriTech startups and helped increase their productivity by 40%, I can guide entrepreneurs in navigating the agricultural technology landscape
My background in Agricultural Engineering and current role at Crop2Cash provides practical insights into sustainable farming practices and agricultural value chains

Business Development & Growth Strategy:

Experience in securing significant partnerships and funding (including $1.5M USD in project grants)
Expertise in developing sustainable business models and go-to-market strategies

Climate Resilience & Environmental Sustainability:

Implementation experience with climate adaptation projects, including the GSMA Innovation Fund
Knowledge of connecting farmers to climate-smart farming practices and agricultural insurance

Youth Development & Tech Ecosystem Building:

Track record of reducing brain drain by 40% through targeted program activities
Experience in identifying and nurturing viable startup ideas

My passion for mentoring is driven by my commitment to discovering creative, long-term solutions to Nigeria’s poverty challenges. As a 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow, I believe in the power of knowledge transfer and collaborative learning to create lasting impact in Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
I’m particularly interested in mentoring individuals who are working on innovative solutions in agriculture, climate resilience, and

I see mentorship as a vital tool for multiplying knowledge and accelerating the development of solutions to Africa’s pressing challenges in agriculture, climate resilience, and poverty reduction.