Invite Dr Nasiru Taura to transform your stage into a portal to the future.
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I'm Nasiru
Thought Leader, Futurist, Entrepreneur & Innovator.
Drawing from decades of helping entrepreneurs, I've learned that success and life revolve around recognizing and cultivating your own worth. This insight guides my mission to simplify your path to achievement, leveraging my experience in start-up training, entrepreneurship research, and ecosystem building.
I'm excited to offer resources that ease your journey to a brighter future. As your guide, I aim to empower you, ensuring you become the hero of your own story, with your worth fully realized and continually growing.
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“ As the founder and CEO of Rosetta Omics, I walked away with valuable perspectives. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Taura to any institution or program seeking a visionary speaker who can empower startups to anticipate and shape the future.”
I am happy to endorse Dr. Nasiru Taura for his outstanding intervention at the UM6P France Bootcamp in Paris on the topic of entrepreneurial foresight. Dr. Taura’s session was both insightful and inspiring, offering startups a clear, actionable framework to become truly future-ready. His depth of knowledge, engaging delivery, and ability to connect foresight concepts to real-world entrepreneurial challenges made a lasting impact on all participants.
Dr. Wahid Awad, MBA
Founder & CEO, Rosetta Omics
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Dynamic Speaker at International Events
Collaborative Ecosystem Building
Rabat, Morocco 2023
In my presentation, I unveiled a framework aimed at empowering African startups and innovators through collaboration and shared resources. This ecosystem builder framework focuses on connecting entrepreneurs with investors and mentors to accelerate growth and innovation. By fostering a supportive community, we aim to boost startup success and contribute to sustainable economic development across Africa.
Foresight Plausible Futures
Accra, Ghana 2022
In my keynote, I summarized the state of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Africa, highlighting the need for innovative planning, technology use, and farmer empowerment. I proposed five strategic recommendations to enhance CSA's effectiveness and inclusivity, aiming for a sustainable agricultural future on the continent.
Digital Innovations for Humanitarian Logistics
Nairobi Kenya, 2019
In my keynote, I explored the transformative impact of digital innovations on humanitarian logistics in Africa. Leveraging insights from the ground-breaking book "Digital Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa," I highlighted how digital technologies are revolutionizing aid delivery, enhancing efficiency, and improving lives across the continent.
Digital Futures, Intelligence, & Capital
ICSB Series GW, United States 2022
In my featured appearances on the ICSB webinar series, I explored the imminent rise of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on concepts of capital and intelligence. Delving into the complex interplay between AI and various digital technologies, I highlighted the challenging grey areas that redefine our understanding of these concepts. My focus was on the potential of collective intelligence and other human-centric strategies to navigate the evolving AI landscape, offering insights.
Overcoming Cumulative Disadvantages
RSA Southampton Engage 2015
In my keynote, I shared my journey from Africa to becoming a globally recognized thought leader in the UK, focusing on overcoming cumulative disadvantages. I emphasized the importance of perseverance, grit, and action in challenging initial perceptions and achieving success. Drawing from personal insights, I inspired others to transform their challenges into opportunities, showcasing that with determination, any obstacle can be overcome.
Entrepreneurial Foresight
British Council Innovation for African Universities - Workshop (2021-2022)
I spoke at the British Council's Innovation for African Universities event, focusing on teaching entrepreneurial foresight in higher education. My discussion focused on innovative pedagogical strategies for teaching entrepreneurial foresight within university settings. I highlighted the use of dialogic and narrative methods to foster a conversational learning style, essential for nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset needed in today's dynamic business landscape.
Keynote Speeches & Closing Remarks
The Power of Entrepreneurial Communities
We explored the strength of community over the solo entrepreneur myth. Discover how networks, regional support, and collective well-being can redefine success. Embrace a new narrative where community is key to entrepreneurial achievement.
Cultivating & Harvesting Worth After Graduation
My keynote, on Research as Timeless Skill: How to Cultivate, Harness, & Harvest Worth After Graduation. We challenged misconceptions and highlight research as a timeless, transferable asset across careers and disciplines. We explored how to cultivate, harness, & harvest worth after graduation.
Life is a Pitch
Recently, I served as a judge at Bournemouth University's annual pitching competition. I had the privilege of judging innovative ideas and delivering closing remarks. This inspiring event reinforced my commitment to nurturing growth in the personal development industry.
Leading International Workshops &
Master Classes
Facilitating Entrepreneurial Foresight Workshop
UM6P Accelerator, (Paris, France) and Africa Business School (Rabat, Morocco) 2023
At the UM6P Accelerator in France, I led and facilitated the growth of start-ups in Greentech, Health-tech, Agri-tech, and Beauty-tech. We focused on leveraging each sector's unique strengths for sustainable impact. Concurrently, at Africa Business School in Morocco, we enhanced the entrepreneurial foresight of Agri-preneurs and future executives, equipping them with strategic thinking and leadership skills to drive growth in their fields.".
Leading a Masterclass for the Black & Ethnic Minorities
Dorset, United Kingdom, 2024
In delivering a masterclass about 'Worth by Design' for Black and Ethnic Minority entrepreneurs at Dorset in the United Kingdom, I facilitated discussions and provided insights to help these entrepreneurs understand their unique value and how to leverage it in their businesses.
Leading the Country Foresight Expert Consultation
Abuja, Nigeria, 2024
As the appointed Country Foresight Expert, I led Nigeria's strategic foresight expert consultation, supported by FARA and FAO. My role involved coordinating and facilitating discussions among a diverse group of stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and community representatives. I provided expert guidance and insights to help the group understand the implications of different future possibilities and make informed decisions about the best strategies for sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria.".
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