In this episode of Inside The Hive, we sit down with Uche Edeoga, Africa Lead at Hashed Emergent, a global VC fund with roots in Korea and active operations across India and Singapore, to unpack his personal journey and the evolving landscape of Web3 in Nigeria and across Africa.
From humble beginnings in his university dorm room at University of Nigeria (UNN), to shaping investment strategies across the continent, Uche opens up about the phases of growth that molded his mindset, discipline, and approach to building in Web3.
We dive into what makes a Web3 project truly investable, how investors evaluate early-stage founders, and the toughest challenges he's faced along the way. Uche also shares grounded advice for builders, including what he would do differently if he were starting today and the core fundamentals early builders in the market must focus on early.
We round off with a deep look into the future: where Africa’s Web3 market is headed, the role Hashed Emergent intends to play, and the opportunities waiting for the next wave of innovators.
If you’re navigating your own path, whether in tech, Web3, or simply trying to build something meaningful, this episode will remind you that growth is never linear, and that the stories that move industries forward often start in the most ordinary places.
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