Chidi Nwaogu

Entrepreneur • Ecosystem Builder • Software Engineer

Award-winning entrepreneur passionate about solving the world's most pressing problems through innovative technology and entrepreneurship. Recognized among Nigeria's 100 Most Powerful Young Leaders and the continent's most outstanding business personalities.

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About Me

I am Chidi Nwaogu, an award-winning entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and software engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. With a passion for leveraging technology to address global challenges, I have founded and scaled ventures like Savvy, Publiseer, and LAGbook, earning recognition as one of Nigeria's 100 Most Powerful Young Leaders and a key figure in African entrepreneurship. My journey includes authoring the comprehensive guide "Dear Entrepreneur" and mentoring thousands of young innovators through programs like the Tony Elumelu Foundation and YALI. I am driven by a commitment to empower the next generation and foster sustainable impact across emerging markets.

Key Ventures

2020

Savvy

Global business incubation and acceleration company supporting aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Recognized by HundrED.org (2022) as one of the 100 most impactful and scalable innovations in education worldwide.

2017

Publiseer

Digital distribution platform empowering independent African content creators. Recognized by Ernst & Young (2023) as one of the 100 most meaningful businesses in the world.

2010

LAGbook

Social network that achieved over 1 million registered users within 3 years. Successfully acquired in 2013, marking one of my early entrepreneurial successes.

2025

Efiwe

A mobile-first, AI-powered coding platform that lets anyone learn to build real websites — from their phone. Designed to work offline, support multiple languages, and deliver real-time feedback, Efiwe is turning every smartphone into a full coding classroom.

2025

Ndivo

Coming Soon

Pocket Virtual Chemistry Lab — Ndivo redefines chemistry education by turning your smartphone into a fully equipped virtual lab. Safely conduct experiments, visualize reactions, and learn complex concepts without the need for physical resources or risking safety hazards.

Author of "Dear Entrepreneur"

A comprehensive 586-page guide for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs

Major Achievements & Awards

Africa's Business Heroes Prize

$1.5M Award by Jack Ma Foundation (2021)

Global South COVID-19 Innovation Challenge

$25K by ITU & UN Office for South-South Cooperation (2021)

Catalyst Fund

$15K by Roddenberry Foundation (2021)

Migration Entrepreneurship Prize

Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (2020)

Fellowships & Leadership Recognition

Acumen Fellow (2020) Alibaba eFounders Fellow (2020) French-African Foundation Young Leader (2021) Dalai Lama Fellow (2022) THINC Fellow (2023) Westerwelle Foundation Young Founder (2019) One Young World Ambassador (2021) Queen's Commonwealth Trust Young Leader (2022)

Professional Experience

Zarttech

Programs and Strategy Manager

Led EdTech programs including Zarttalent and 15Wins, driving innovation in educational technology.

Startupbootcamp

Entrepreneur in Residence - Product & Engineering

Provided strategic guidance on product development and engineering for startup cohorts.

TheNeoHub Innovation Lab

Software Engineer

Developed innovative software solutions for emerging technology challenges.

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