Nigerian entrepreneur and investor Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave and now General Partner at Future Africa, has weighed in on the recent U.S. H-1B executive order that could reshape opportunities for African talent abroad.
Known for building ventures that have unlocked pathways for African tech professionals, Aboyeji is urging affected graduates and operators to look homeward.
In a recent comment, he extended an open call to Africans with technical degrees from top U.S. universities or experience in global tech companies, encouraging them to explore tailored opportunities on the continent—adding that what may feel like a setback today could, in a decade, prove to be “a blessing in disguise.”
He says:
If you are an African who has graduated with a technical degree from a top US university or an experienced operator in a global tech company who is wondering what next given the new H1B executive order- let’s definitely chat about opportunities specifically tailored for you on the continent.
I promise in 10 years this will seem like a blessing in disguise.
Ping me at : toptalent@thcohqs.com