For many African startup founders, building innovative products with limited resources is an everyday challenge, especially in the face of a funding crunch and rising operational costs. However, the reality is not entirely bleak, as some businesses are navigating this challenge and thriving.
At Lagos Startup Expo 2.0 happening June 18 – 19, 2025, Jude Dike, Co-founder and CEO of GetEquity, will be facilitating a high-impact masterclass on how founders can thrive by building lean engineering operations and still ship solid products.
Why this session matters
The masterclass, titled “The Lean Engineering Playbook for Startup Founders,” is tailored for early-stage entrepreneurs, non-technical founders, and cost-conscious startup executives. Attendees will be equipped with proven frameworks and battle-tested strategies to avoid one of the most common pitfalls in the startup journey: blowing through engineering budgets without delivering viable products.
Jude brings deep insight into this challenge. With over a decade of professional experience spanning engineering, fintech, and venture building, Jude has consistently focused on building scalable solutions that democratise access to capital.
He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of GetEquity, a leading investment infrastructure platform enabling access to private capital and fixed-income opportunities across Africa.
Under his leadership, GetEquity has transformed into a trusted platform for investing in institutional-grade assets—from commercial papers and corporate debt to treasury management solutions—empowering both individuals and businesses to grow and manage wealth with confidence.
Jude is passionate about financial innovation, expanding access to investment opportunities, and shaping the future of Africa’s capital markets.
Who should attend
- First-time and early-stage startup founders
- Bootstrapped founders or teams with limited resources
- Startup CEOs/COOs managing product and tech teams
- Non-technical founders working with developers
- Anyone preparing to build or scale a product
Get your VIP pass to attend the masterclass sessions
This masterclass is part of our VIP Sessions at the Lagos Startup Expo 2.0, happening on June 18–19 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
To gain access to Jude’s session and several other exclusive masterclasses, you’ll need a VIP Pass, and you can take advantage of our ongoing May discount to reserve your seat.
- 25% off for individuals with promo code LSE25
- 50% off per ticket for group purchases (2 or more) with the promo code LSE50
Visit lagosstartupexpo.com/#tickets to get started. See you at the Expo!
