The co-founder of the United States Market Access Centre, US MAC, and technology expert, Chris Burry, has explained how a global tech fund can come after Nigerian talents in the country’s tech ecosystem.
Burry spoke during a hybrid media engagement on Thursday in Abuja.
Speaking on the funding gap among Nigeria’s tech startups, he said the innovators must know how to pitch their ideas to attract international investors, especially those in the US Silicon Valley.
“Global funds chase talents. However, you first have to prove to the global capital community why investing in Nigeria is a great idea,” Burry said.
He explained that US MAC is partnering with the Imo State government on tech startup development because the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, has shown interest in the sector.
“It is due to the political vision and will. The government has to be involved and support technological innovation.
“Imo, the state government has this vision. We believed that the vision shown by the government showed it is serious with tech startup growth. Of course we are interested in other parts of Nigeria,” he stated.
DAILY POST recalls that former President Muhammadu Buhari signed the country’s Startup Act in October 2022 to facilitate tech innovators’ access to funds.