Breaking Barriers with Technology: Tarebi Alebiosu on AI, E-commerce, and Empowering Africa’s SMEs

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In this inspiring episode of Let’s Talk Data, I sit down with Tarebi Alebiosu, an award-winning tech innovator and entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria. As the founder and CEO of QShop Tech Inc, Tarebi is transforming the African e-commerce landscape by empowering over 25,000 SMEs across Nigeria and Ghana with scalable digital solutions.

We explore her journey from studying and working in New York to building ventures like QShop, Yoke Solutions, and QTrack, all of which sit at the intersection of AI, business optimisation, and scalable digital infrastructure. Tarebi shares her insights on:
- The rise of e-commerce in Africa and the structural changes needed to unlock its full potential
- Leveraging AI responsibly to bridge the gap between strategy and day-to-day execution
- Self-advocacy, mentorship, and leadership in male-dominated industries
- Breaking barriers as a woman in tech and inspiring the next generation

We also discuss her recent recognition as a Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award winner, what this milestone means to her, and how she balances entrepreneurship with her personal journey of growth and self-love.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of business and innovation in Africa, this episode will leave you inspired to think bigger and take bold steps toward your own dreams.
13 Aug English South Africa Technology · Business

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