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In a conversation with Dr. Akintoye Akindele shares how patient capital and value-driven investments are shaping Africa’s future. With deep expertise in finance, private equity, philanthropy, and mentoring, he is committed to empowering entrepreneurs and driving socioeconomic transformation across the continent and beyond.
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Dr. Akintoye Akindele, in a conversation with Humans of the Globe, explores how his upbringing, philosophy of patient capital, and passion for storytelling are shaping a new blueprint for purpose-driven entrepreneurship across the African continent.
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A conversation on surviving in a Challenging Economy with Soni Irabor and Dr. Akintoye Akindele.
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The episode features a powerful discussion on the necessity of self-love and vulnerability for men. Our guest speaker, Mr Sonny Irabor, eloquently affirmed that it is not only acceptable for men to cry, but also critically important for them to cultivate a trusted circle to be mindful of who they allow to witness their vulnerability.
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Strategies For Tough Times In Business
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In a powerful union of tradition and innovation, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II—the Ooni of Ife—visited the Duport Energy Park in Edo State alongside Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Chairman and CEO of Platform Capital and Duport Midstream Company Limited
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A moment of culture, leadership, and inspiration as the Ooni of Ife visits Obafemi Awolowo University—celebrating heritage, empowering youth, and shaping the future.
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Platform Capital partners with Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) to give one of its iconic lecture halls a modern upgrade—bringing new life to a space where future leaders are made.
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Platform Capital–backed ventures driving innovation and impact globally.
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Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Chairman Platform Capital shares insights on the efficiency technology offers as a solution to Africa’s problems, and the intentionality of unlocking the potentials of tech founders to become Unicorns out of Africa.
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Dr Akintoye Akindele, Chairman, Platform Capital, Keynote Speech at the EDC Graduation Ceremony 2022
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A public lecture on the Business of Africa: Building The Continent of Our Dreams.
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Dr Akintoye Akindele DBA, CFA. is an Investor & Entrepreneur and is the Chairman of Platform Capital Chairman/CEO Atlantic & Duport Midstream.
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Platform Capital participated in the inaugural AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2022).
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Dr Akintoye Akindele DBA, CFA. at Business Daily
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At Platform Capital, Africa is our centre of gravity and we are obsessed with changing the African continent's narrative.
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Dr Akintoye Akindele, Chairman Platform Capital Group, had an exclusive interview with NTV Kenya
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Dr Akintoye speaks on CNBC Power Lunch on the making of Africa next Unicorns.
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Betting Big on Africa. Why should Africans care about the global economy?
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LEO Flight is pioneering stunning flying car designs, being developed through cutting-edge prototyping, and a bold vision for personal air mobility.
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The Arabian Articles has featured Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Chairman and Founder of Platform Capital, on its list of influential leaders shaping the future—spotlighting his leadership journey and impact-driven commitment to building globally relevant solutions from Africa.
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All Around Worlds has featured Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Chairman & CEO of Platform Capital Investment Partners, on its 2026 list—highlighting his purpose-driven leadership, impact investing approach, and philanthropy through the Diatom Impact Foundation focused on education, healthcare, and community empowerment.
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Passion Vista’s Magazine, “Men Leaders to Look Up to 2025,” spotlights Dr. Akintoye Akindele’s leadership philosophy and long-term, impact-focused approach to building institutions, scaling mission-driven enterprises, and expanding opportunity across Africa.
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A leadership and youth-development publication by Dr. Akintoye Akindele presented at Eko Youth Summit 3.0, outlining a practical mindset framework for building globally relevant solutions from Lagos and Africa. It combines real-world examples of enterprise and resilience, guidance on taking calculated risk and a clear roadmap for young people to compete globally.
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In a new article published in THISDAY, Platform Capital examines Nigeria’s National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF) and the proposed Decarbonisation Bill, showing how a decarbonisation bill can turn Nigeria’s climate ambition into measurable, investable outcomes and position the country as a leading carbon market hub in Africa.
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Several news outlets have profiled Dr. Akindele as a Nigerian business leader of integrity, insight, and inclusiveness, highlighting his transformative leadership and mission to empower one million African entrepreneurs by 2030.
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The Nigerian Medical Association, Diatom Impact, and Asido Foundation have launched the Men Stay Alive Project to address the rising male suicide rate.
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AACCI spotlights Dr. Akintoye Akindele for purpose-driven leadership and building high-impact ventures across continents.
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A The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in partnership with Diatom Impact Foundation owned by Dr. Akindele Akintoye has donated sanitary towels to all female inmates in Nigerian correction services to assist in promoting menstrual hygiene and health..
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CIO Minds spotlights Dr. Akintoye Akindele as a values-driven investor and nation-builder, tracing his leadership philosophy—“nation-building begins with mind-building” and how it translates into backing entrepreneurs, education, and impact initiatives
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Synergy Capital Managers was recognised as West Africa House of the Year at the Private Equity Africa (PEA) Awards in London 2016.
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TThe Art of Capital Allocation in Nigeria is a guide to building lasting wealth and growth through smart investment in Africa’s largest economy
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Lagos, Nigeria CNN — Akintoye Akindele is a man on a mission to build a new Africa and he is not afraid to fail to get there.
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A congratulatory letter from Lord Dolar Popat to Dr. Akintoye Akindele on receiving the African Business Leader of the Year 2022 award.
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Everything is Possible in this Continent Dr. Akindele Akintoye
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Platform Capital, a top investment and advisory service provider to global businesses, through its subsidiary
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s commitment to women’s empowerment and political participation, Platform Capital Group has committed to supporting ElectHER, a Nigerian female-focused advocacy organisation with an annual grant of $50,000.
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Dr. Akintoye is received as Guest of Honor at the UNILAG Alumni Anniversary Awards & Evening with the Corporate World, where he is conferred with the UNILAG Alumni Lifetime Platinum Award; a recognition of his enduring commitment to impact through Platform Capital and Diatom Impact, and his continued investment in education and youth opportunity. ReadMore
Dr. Akintoye delivers the keynote address at Eko Youth Summit 3.0, themed “Dream. Dare. Do.”, inspiring Lagos’ young leaders, innovators, and changemakers to build globally relevant solutions from Africa..
Dr. Akintoye leads the official unveiling of The Olowu Hope Initiative, a legacy project established by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, Olowu of Owu Kingdom, to restore dignity and improve quality of lives everywhere.
Invited to speak at the Brand Nigeria Leadership Forum 2025, Dr. Akintoye Akindele emphasized the “Naija spirit” and called on Nigerians to take ownership of the national brand, reject negativity, and showcase ongoing innovation and progress.
Dr. Akintoye gives a Key Note Speech at the Lagos Venture Finance Summit onThe Art of Capital Allocation in Africa.
Dr. Akintoye Akindele Escorted the Olowu of Owu and joined the Governor to cut the ribbon. He Delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the Alake.
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Platform Capital, Readland Global, and the US Consulate host a transformative children’s event.
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The third edition of Africa Business Convention (ABC) is a premier business convening, powered by BusinessDay (Nigeria), for business leaders, governments, policy makers, investors, and entrepreneurs across Africa and beyond.
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Reboot: Regaining Strategic Flexibility in the Age of Uncertainty
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Africa Walk, an annual event by investment firm Platform Capital, will be held in Nigeria and Senegal from July 24-27. It aims to bring together global investors and stakeholders to dispel misconceptions about Africa’s creative industry and foster investments in music, cuisine, art, and movies on the continent.
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Themed “Unleashing the potential and value of the African Creative Industry,” the continent’s billion-dollar creative industry will be at the center of conversations at the event, which aims to shine a spotlight on the possibilities and untapped value that the industry holds.
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