Building Startups in Hours — Figma Make-a-thon Abeokuta 2025 Recap

I’m John Kent-Adebayo, Community Advocate and Team Lead at Friends of Figma, Abeokuta, and I’m thrilled to share highlights from our just-concluded Figma Make-a-thon, themed “Your Startup in X Hours.” This year’s Make-a-thon was more than just a design sprint; it was an experiment in collaboration, creativity, and speed — and our community truly showed up! The Vision Our goal …

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Building Community, the Product Way – Config’25

Two weeks ago, we hosted the Figma Config Watch Party Abeokuta 2025, and it’s still sinking in how powerful the experience was. As the lead for Friends of Figma Abeokuta, I’ve always believed in the power of community-driven tech ecosystems. This year, in partnership with ATB Tech Hub, my team and I brought together designers, developers, product managers, and tech-curious …

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Empowering Communities: How We’re Transforming Lives Through Tech Training in Ogun State

This year has been nothing short of transformative, filled with impactful partnerships, strategic initiatives, and life-changing outcomes for the communities we serve. As we approach the end of 2024, I’d like to reflect on the journey so far and the milestones we’ve achieved at AYAF and the ATB Tech Hub. The Journey to EmpowerHER It all began in January when …

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My Passion for Community and Ecosystem Building

Nurturing Growth Through Community and Ecosystem Building Hello, I’m John Kent-Adebayo, a passionate advocate for technology, community, and ecosystem building. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to fostering environments where innovation thrives, and individuals and organizations can flourish. My journey has been enriched by numerous community involvements, each contributing to my understanding of the vital role that collaborative ecosystems play …

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