Silicon Overdrive

We are at the Microsoft AI Tour this week, seeing how businesses are exploring AI. 🤖 AI has huge potential, but many teams are unsure where to start or how to do so safely. At Silicon Overdrive, we help businesses turn AI into real results, safely and strategically. 🔐 Book a free consultation today: https://lnkd.in/dAxDGPtE #siliconoverdrive #MicrosoftAITour #AI #MicrosoftCopilot #BusinessGrowth #SecureAI

Cyber attacks are smarter than ever, and traditional security is not enough. 🛡️🔐 In our latest blog, we explore how AI is transforming cybersecurity. From Zero Trust principles to tools like Microsoft Security Copilot, learn how organizations can stop threats faster, make smarter decisions, and stay one step ahead of attackers. Curious how AI can actually strengthen your defenses instead of creating new risks? Dive in here: https://lnkd.in/dT5YaUjm Emil Munro, Jody Roberts #siliconoverdrive #Cybersecurity #AI #ZeroTrust #MicrosoftSecurity #SecurityCopilot #Infosec

🔥 Kicking off 2026 with insights you can not afford to miss! On Feb 3, join Colin Iles 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇿🇦🌍 in conversation with Charles Savage, founder of EasyEquities, as they unpack what it really takes to scale fintech across Africa. Forget the slide decks, we are talking real-world lessons: ✅Tough leadership choices at scale ✅When to focus… and when to explore ✅Building culture, trust, and navigating regulation ✅Mistakes that taught the hardest lessons Over 200 people are already signed up, pushing the Founders Series past 2,000 registrations. Seats are limited, grab yours now! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d9xStrfh Ross Davie, Qanita Laws, Jerusiah Pather, Amazon Web Services (AWS) #siliconoverdrive #AWS #FoundersSeries #Fintech #AfricaTech #StartupGrowth #Leadership #ScalingUp #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLessons #Innovation #TechLeadership #FounderInsights #StartupAfrica #FintechAfrica

Over the course of 2–3 December at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, we witnessed pitches from 50+ of the most promising African tech startups. From seed stage to growth, across sectors ranging from fintech, climate-tech, and SaaS to Deep Tech/AI, agri-tech, and more.   Beyond the startup showcases, the event delivered deeply thoughtful keynotes, panel discussions, and vibrant networking… reaffirming why events like this are so vital for bridging innovation, investment, and impact across the continent.   It was also a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with partners, meet new innovators, and explore fresh collaboration opportunities across the ecosystem. Feeling energized and optimistic about what is ahead for African tech and innovation. ⚡ Let us keep building!   Thank you to Henri Zietsman, Christophe Viarnaud, and Joy Omoregie for your partnership. We look forward to other great events to build the startup community. Ross Davie, Chuka Ezenwalie, Jerusiah Pather, Qanita Laws, Gushwin Barnes, Dan Mabbyalas, Keith Jones, AfricArena #siliconoverdrive #AfricArena #TechInAfrica #Innovation #Startups #VC #Investment #CapeTown  

Silicon Overdrive recently participated in Africa/Week 2025, hosted by Norrsken in Kigali, an inspiring gathering of Africa’s most visionary tech leaders, founders, and investors.   Chuka Ezenwalie spoke on Accelerator Access to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Enablement, and Sw7 | Go To Market For B2B Tech Founders’s Keith Jones presented the Go-to-Market for B2B Tech & AI Founders and CEOs, where we explored how accelerators can unlock AWS resources, credits, and cloud infrastructure to help early-stage startups scale, as well as how founders can build effective commercial engines and partnerships to drive traction.   The week was filled with meaningful conversations, from meeting exceptional AI-native founders and connecting with investors who understand the unique opportunities across the continent, to exchanging ideas with ecosystem partners committed to driving innovation and impact.   A huge thank you to the Norrsken team for hosting such a powerful event, and to everyone who contributed to the energy and dialogue. We look forward to continuing these collaborations and supporting more founders on their scaling journey. If you are a B2B or AI founder looking for AWS enablement guidance, GTM support, or accelerator access, let us connect. Chuka Ezenwalie, Tracy .A Kiraki, Odette Jones, Ross Davie, Jerusiah Pather, Qanita Laws, Lauraine Giramata, Abraham Augustine, Lina Ng'inja, Rapheal Scharbow, Isimbi Fatina, PMP®, Henri Zietsman #SiliconOverdrive #AfricaWeek2025 #NorrskenAfrica #KigaliTech #AfricaTechEcosystem #AWSStartups #AWSEnablement #AWSCommunity #B2BTech #AIFounders #TechFoundersAfrica #AfricaInnovation #AfricanStartups #StartupEcosystemAfrica #TechInAfrica #InvestInAfrica #ScaleWithAWS #CloudForStartups #GoToMarketStrategy #GTMforFounders #SW7Accelerator #TechLeadershipAfrica #ImpactThroughInnovation #BuildInAfrica #AfricaAI #AIinAfrica #FoundersJourney #StartupScaling #PartnerWithAWS

We are pleased to share that Silicon Overdrive will once again be attending the AfricArena Grand Summit 2025 in Cape Town,  2 - 3 December. As a long-time partner of the AfricArena event, we are looking forward to reconnecting with Founders, Investors, and Entrepreneurs from across the continent.   The Grand Summit consistently brings together some of Africa’s brightest innovators and ecosystem leaders, and it is always a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations around technology, investment, and growth on the continent.   If you are going to be there this year, come and see us… We would love to connect with you in person.   Ross Davie, Chuka Ezenwalie, Jerusiah Pather, Qanita Laws, Daniel Maloba, Gushwin Barnes, Christophe Viarnaud, Dan Mabbyalas, Mandilakhe Somdle #SiliconOverdrive #AfricArena2025 #AfricArenaGrandSummit #AfricanInnovation #AfricanStartups #TechInAfrica #InvestInAfrica #TechEcosystem #NetworkingInAfrica #DigitalTransformation

Sometimes, listening to entrepreneurs share their journey is a privilege, very insightful, and inspiring. 👐 That is exactly what the very first Origin Stories Africa in Cape Town was all about. A powerful evening where African entrepreneurs stepped into the spotlight to share their raw, honest, and deeply human experiences.   It was exciting to see how resilience, ingenuity, and legacy came alive on stage, and to connect with so many passionate builders and dreamers. Silicon Overdrive is honoured to support a platform that champions African entrepreneurship and amplifies voices that truly matter. 🌍   A huge shoutout to the incredible speakers who shared their powerful stories: Zanele Abraham Matome – Welo Health Honesty Ndou – HTN architectural Design Lab Pty Ltd Nkosinathi Temba – Thuto Samantha Skyring – ORYX DESERT SALT Thapelo Nthite – Botlhale AI Imtiyaaz Riley – Imtiyaaz Kimlynn Temple – tipped Saleem Jaffer – Alpha Crest Finance Serisha Barrat – Lawyerd Up   A huge thank you to Will Green and Team for curating such a powerful platform and bringing these voices to the stage.   It was an honour to support and connect with such passionate founders and dreamers, each story a reminder of the brilliance and resilience driving Africa’s innovation. To many more stages, many more voices, and a growing community of storytellers who are shaping Africa’s future. Ross Davie, Gareth Bowers, Jerusiah Pather, Qanita Laws, Chuka Ezenwalie, Jody Roberts   #SiliconOverdrive #OriginStoriesAfrica #AfricanEntrepreneurs #Storytelling #Innovation #Inspiration #Community

Exciting news! We will be attending Norrsken Africa Week 2025, happening at Norrsken House Kigali in Kigali, Rwanda (20-21 November 2025).   Join us on Day 1 for our session on Go-To-Market Strategies and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Credit Funding, where we will share actionable insights to help startups scale faster. Let us connect, collaborate, and build the next wave of impact-driven innovation. See you there!   Chuka Ezenwalie, Tracy .A Kiraki, Keith Jones, Ross Davie, Jerusiah Pather, Qanita Laws, Lauraine Giramata, Abraham Augustine, Lina Ng'inja’, Raphael Scharbow, Isimbi Fatina, PMP® #siliconoverdrive #AfricaWeek #Startups #Innovation #AWS #GoToMarket #Funding #AfricaTech

🚀 From Startup to Scale: Flutterwave and the Future of African Payments How do you turn a bold idea into one of Africa’s most successful fintechs? Join Colin Iles 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇿🇦🌍 in conversation with Olugbenga Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, as they unpack the journey from startup to scale and explore what is next for payments across Africa. Expect insights on scaling challenges, innovation in cross-border trade, and how technologies like stablecoins are shaping Africa’s digital economy. 🗓️ Wednesday, November 19, 2025 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM SAST Do not miss this candid discussion with one of Africa’s top fintech leaders! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dX8f4S6N AWS Startups, AfricArena, Chisl Group, FDC, Endeavor, CROSSFIN HOLDINGS, Futureworld, Innovation City, Henley Business School #SiliconOverdrive #Flutterwave #FintechAfrica #AfricanStartups #DigitalPayments #AWSStartups #TechInnovation #FintechLeadership #StartupGrowth #CrossBorderPayments #Stablecoins #FutureOfPayments #ScaleUp #AfricaTech

Proud to have attended the first-ever AfricArena GRIT Summit in Lomé, Togo, 29 & 30 October 2025! 👐   The summit showcased Togo’s dynamic innovation ecosystem, a milestone moment connecting Francophone and Anglophone Africa. It was inspiring to engage with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders driving digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across the continent.   As an AWS Premier Tier Partner, we remain committed to empowering African startups and scaleups with Amazon Web Services (AWS) funding programs, AI/ML innovation, and cloud modernization, helping them build, scale, and compete globally. 🌍🚀 Chuka Ezenwalie, Christophe Viarnaud, Dan Mabbyalas, Ross Davie, Jerusiah Pather, Qanita Laws   #SiliconOverdrive #AfricArena #GRITSummit #AWS #Innovation #Startups #AfricaTech #Togo #ScalingAfrica #DigitalTransformation #AWSStartups