From scanning newspaper job listings to building MyJobMag: A founder’s bootstrapped journey to 1 million monthly users
- Ogugua Belonwu's journey into technology began with a computer training program in junior secondary school.
- The idea for MyJobMag originated from Belonwu's routine of reading job listings in newspapers during university.
- MyJobMag has grown to serve over a million unique users monthly, with significant traffic from Nigeria and Kenya.
Belonwu's journey illustrates the potential for innovation in Africa's tech landscape, but it also highlights systemic challenges that need addressing. The focus on building a sustainable infrastructure and enhancing education is crucial for the continent's growth. Further discussion could explore how startups can navigate funding challenges while scaling effectively.
