Ibifuro Apiafi

Ibifuro Apiafi is an experienced professional with a diverse background in strategic account management, venture partnerships, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Strategic Account Executive at Smile Identity and a Venture Partner at HoaQ, Ibifuro also co-founded and co-hosts The Open Africa Podcast. Previous roles include Manager of Entrepreneur Selection and Growth at Endeavor, and various positions at Stanbic IBTC, where responsibilities spanned innovation digital enablement, customer engagement, and business analysis. Early career experiences include financial management at UBA Group and external relations at NLNG, coupled with a solid academic foundation in Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering from renowned institutions.