Cardify Startup Tour: Fintech Innovation Exposed

Cardify Startup Tour — Fintech Innovation Exposed

We took over 30 NextWave students into the heart of Nigerian fintech for an unforgettable day at Cardify Africa's headquarters in Ibadan. The Cardify Startup Tour gave our community exclusive, insider access to one of Nigeria's most exciting fintech startups.

What We Did

Students gained rare behind-the-scenes access to Cardify's office, meeting the people building the future of African payments. The day was packed with:

• Talks from industry experts on building tech careers and developer tools
• Deep-dive sessions on entrepreneurship and the realities of scaling a fintech startup in Nigeria
• Live product demos showcasing how Cardify is reimagining financial infrastructure

A special shoutout to Idris Taiwo, CMO of Cardify Africa, whose support and enthusiasm made the entire event possible. His candid insights into tech, leadership, and the startup journey left a lasting impression on every attendee.

The Conversations That Mattered

With 30+ students in the room, the discussions got real. We covered:

• Building successful careers as young developers in Nigeria
• Future tech trends and where the opportunities are
• The challenges and triumphs of startup life — from idea to scale

Bonus: The Cocoa Building

The day didn't end at Cardify's office. We wrapped up with a visit to the iconic Cocoa Building — the tallest building in Ibadan — for a moment of perspective on how far ambition can take you.

The Takeaway

Seeing how their skills translate into real-world products changed how our students see themselves. Professional exposure like this is exactly what the NextWave experience is about — closing the gap between the classroom and the industry.

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