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Did you know that over 525 million people used the internet in Africa in 2019? If current growth trends continue, almost 75% of Africans are expected to come online by 2030.
African Changemaker
Adegoke Olubusi is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and investor.
He is the co-founder and CEO of Helium Health, a healthcare technology company that provides digital infrastructure for healthcare providers in Africa. He is also the managing partner of MAGIC Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in African startups.
Helium Health is on a mission to make quality healthcare a reality for all Africans by providing digital infrastructure for the continent’s ailing healthcare system.
The startup’s platform provides healthcare providers with a suite of tools to manage their operations, including electronic medical records, patient scheduling, and billing. Olubusi has received numerous awards, including the Forbes 30 Under 30 and Future Africa Awards.
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