AyaHQ

Empowering builders throughaction and impact

AyaHQ is where technology, people, and opportunity meet — we train talented Africans, guide startups, and build the hubs where the continent's next products take shape.

Who we are

What we stand for

AyaHQ is where technology, people, and opportunity meet. We train talented Africans, guide early-stage startups, and collaborate with partners to create solutions that are both globally competitive and locally meaningful. Everything we do is built around one belief: that Africa's next wave of products will be built by Africans, given the right skills, structure, and support.

Through training programs, hackathons, incubation, and physical builder hubs, we help young innovators gain practical, in-demand skills and turn ideas into real products. Our builders move from learning to shipping — through mentorship, hands-on challenges, and a community that holds them to a high bar. Founders get the technical guidance, product support, and access to funding they need to go from prototype to launch.

By connecting African talent with global ecosystems and partners, we create economic opportunity that compounds — stronger local industries, more resilient startups, and a generation of builders the rest of the world takes seriously.

The people behind AyaHQ

Meet the team

2x founders with 20+ years of combined experience.

Eric Annan

Eric Annan

CEO / Founder

An accomplished entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, Eric previously co-founded Digital Kudi and KuBitX — blockchain trading and remittance platforms.

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Pishikeni Tukura

Pishikeni Tukura

COO / Co-Founder

Pishikeni brings 7+ years across operations, product management, strategy, customer relations, business development, and marketing.

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Dennis Ukonu

Dennis Ukonu

CTO / Co-Founder

Dennis is a seasoned software engineer and manager with 8+ years of experience who turns complex systems into the tools our builders ship on.

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Michael Lawal

Michael Lawal

Business Advisor & Partnership Lead

A 3-time founder with 15+ years across blockchain sectors — centralized finance, wealth preservation, and sustainability.

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