Innovating Employee Welfare in Africa with Lekan Olude, Founder of Motherboard

In this Beta Mode podcast episode, we explore the impact of employee welfare innovation in corporate Africa with Lekan Olude, the founder of Motherboard. Lekan shares his journey from a computer science student at Obafemi Awolowo University to co-founding Jobberman, a leading job acquisition platform in Nigeria, and eventually creating Motherboard. Driven by a passion for enhancing employee benefits across Africa, Lekan discusses his mission to provide accessible and usable benefits to employees, improving their quality of life and fostering loyalty and productivity within companies. He delves into the challenges and successes of launching a startup in the Nigerian tech ecosystem and how his experiences have shaped Motherboard’s development. Throughout the conversation, Lekan emphasizes the importance of trust, integrity, and perseverance in building sustainable businesses in Africa. We also delve into Motherboard's vision to improve employee benefits by connecting employers, employees, and vendors in a seamless and efficient manner. Lekan concludes by reflecting on the future of employee welfare in Africa, envisioning a landscape where comprehensive benefits are the norm, contributing to a thriving workforce and strong economic growth.