Designing Products That Work for African Businesses | Ted Oladele

Welcome back to The Wave Podcast! In this episode, host Timi Anako sits down with
Ted Oladele, founder of Mira, for an amazing conversation about curiosity-driven
product development, the hidden operational problems destroying Nigerian
restaurants, and what it takes to build something worth acquiring.

Ted breaks down how a simple moment of curiosity with a QR menu led him to discover the brutal reality: most restaurants and clubs operate on pen and paper,
losing thousands to staff theft through duplicate bills, personal inventory, and untracked orders. He explains how Mira became the operational backbone these businesses desperately needed, combining POS, inventory management, and
fintech to stop money from walking out the door.

But this isn't just a product story. Ted opens up about Chowdeck's acquisition of Mira, the intentionality behind building products that attract buyers, and the difference
between founders who build to sell versus those who stumble into acquisition. He also shares hard-earned advice for new designers on what separates good from great, and what aspiring product builders and company founders need to know
before they start.

If you're a founder, designer, or entrepreneur navigating the African tech ecosystem, this is the playbook you need.
Don't miss the full conversation!


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