Santres

CEO @joinslowng. CEO, Implete | Chief Merchant Advocate, @brydgeafrica
Confident in deals. Trusted in execution.
I move value across Africa’s trade lanes.

[Nathan| Brydge @buildwithnathan]

I've been building businesses since 2015. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that building a business will humble you in ways no Twitter thread can prepare you for.

You can have a great product and still struggle with distribution.

You can raise money and still struggle to build a sustainable business.

You can have customers who love your product and still not have product-market fit.

And you can spend years building without being entirely sure you're solving the right problem.

As African tech continues to evolve, I find myself thinking less about the next big idea and more about the difficult questions we don't discuss enough.

What does it really take to build enduring African tech companies?

Are we building businesses that can survive without constantly raising capital?

How do we get more people to pay for the value we create?

What will it take to build technology companies that compete globally without losing sight of the problems at home?

These are the conversations I want to have at Moonshot.

What's one question about building in African tech that you want answered?

Let's get the conversation started before we get to Moonshot.

[Nathan| Brydge @buildwithnathan]

The way I pitched to this Lounge. Dey no go believe am. 🤣🤣

[Nathan| Brydge @buildwithnathan]

Builders room is for founders and operators.

Criteria to get an invite.
1. You are a founder or an operator for a company that has raised $100k or currently doing $5k in MRR.

2. You’ve worked in a company like that and you’re now building your startup.

Apply here- https://t.co/uraB6Ckj0k

We are inviting only 10-15 founders for this flagship.

[Santres @SantresTime]

Global mining is shifting!

From Europe’s critical minerals ambitions and gold market movements to African mining developments and copper supply concerns.

Explore 5 key updates shaping the industry. Swipe through 👇

#MiningNews #CriticalMinerals #AfricanMining

[Santres @SantresTime]

A $2 billion lithium deal sends a clear signal: serious buyers look for scale, specifications, timelines and bankable delivery; not hype.

#NigeriaMining #MineralSourcing #AfricanMining #MiningNews #impletegroup

[Santres @SantresTime]

@buildwithnathan 💯

[Nathan| Brydge @buildwithnathan]

Life just rises to the level of your audacity shaa.

Thank you!!

[Santres @SantresTime]

Moments from padelpals by SlowCo

[Nathan| Brydge @buildwithnathan]

Sound Healing: Your Questions Answered
A few of you asked me privately, so I'm answering here for everyone.

Who is it for?
High achievers who find it hard to switch off. If you've been running since January and haven't had a moment to catch your breath, I strongly recommend this.

Is it live or recorded?
Live. The session uses real instruments, not speakers.

When is it?
Friday, 16th or Saturday, 17th October. Pick one day.

Time and how long is it?
6pm, One hour.

How many people per session?
Only 6–10 people per day, and spaces are filling up.

Where?
Ikoyi, link will be shared to registered members.

How do I book?
Get your invitation here: https://t.co/7gFyAEYtXu

@joinSlowCo

[Santres @SantresTime]

Africa is moving from extraction to value.

Ethiopia has opened its first gold refinery, U.S. critical-minerals finance is widening, and Nigeria heads into African Mining Week with processing and investment firmly on the agenda.

#ImpleteGroup #NigeriaMining #AfricanMining

[Ibukun Amosu 🇳🇬🇬🇭 @amosuibk]

🔥 This Week’s Africa Startup & Funding Digest

Pan-African Mine Tech Pre-Incubation — timbuktoo Africa + UNDP
⛏️ Technical mentorship, industry engagement, prototype development support, and a pathway toward incubation and potential seed funding for mining technology innovators.
🎯 Eligibility: Entrepreneurs and innovators from Zambia, Botswana, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.
⏰ Deadline: October 16, 2026

Founder Dojo Imo — Cohort 2
💡 A one-year founder development programme offering mentorship and founder training based on UC Berkeley's Sutardja Center methodology, supported by the Imo State Government, Imo Digital City, and Global Innovation Dojo.
🎯 Eligibility: Founders across Nigeria, with or without an existing business idea.
⏰ Deadline: October 19, 2026, with a final deadline of November 2, 2026.

Orange Corners Nigeria Innovation Challenge
🌾 A 6-week hybrid innovation challenge helping participants develop solutions to real problems in Nigeria's food system.
🎯 Eligibility: Recent graduates based in Lagos or Ogun State.
⏰ Deadline: October 20, 2026

DarE Program — Dar Ventures + Plug and Play
🏗️ A 12-week, equity-free accelerator supporting startups developing innovative solutions across architecture, engineering, and construction.
🎯 Eligibility: Pre-Seed to Pre-Series A startups across EMEA, as well as international startups looking to enter or expand in the region.
⏰ Deadline: October 24, 2026

HER STARTUP — Cohort 2.0
👩🏽‍💻 A 12-week programme by Founder Institute offering training, mentorship, a monthly stipend, and $5,000 in seed funding to support women entrepreneurs.
🎯 Eligibility: Women founders or CEOs.
⏰ Deadline: October 26, 2026

More details to apply: https://t.co/U9Eem9xwTO

[Nathan| Brydge @buildwithnathan]

Every Monday, I’ll be sharing opportunities I find interesting.

Grants, scholarships, fellowships, and anything else worth applying for.

How can you support?

Apply to whatever catches your interest, and all I ask is that you RT so someone else can see it and benefit too.

Be audacious this week. Take what belongs to Caesar and his brother-in-law. Gather everything that glitters. If it’s not gold, turn it into scrap.

No opportunity is too big. No application is beneath you.

Happy new week. Go get yours! 🚀

[Santres @SantresTime]

Stay informed on what’s happening in the mining industry.

[Santres @SantresTime]

Update your calendar mates!

[The Slow Experience @joinSlowCo]

October is accounted for!!

Start with breathing in and out with a sound tambourine on the 16th or 17th (you pick).

Get working with over 20+ founders and operators on the 23rd.

Come shop, play games, eat and dance on the 30th. Yay! You made it out.

See you, wise one.

[Nathan| Brydge @buildwithnathan]

We’ve moved to marriage requests. And I am polygamous. ❤️

[Nathan| Brydge @buildwithnathan]

The best birthday present.