Fortune Chuku

Fortune Chuku is a Data and Research Associate at Briter Bridges, a data-driven research firm focused on collecting, curating, and visualizing information about business and investment across underserved markets.13 In his role at Briter, Fortune manages end-to-end research projects, producing insightful reports that help key stakeholders understand opportunities within technology ecosystems in emerging markets.1

Fortune joined Briter as a Research Analyst in early 2021, working from Lagos, Nigeria.4 His responsibilities include sourcing, analyzing, and visualizing data about startup ecosystems in emerging markets, as well as creating content to share insights.3

Prior to his role at Briter, Fortune gained professional experience as a Research Analyst at Startuplist Africa and held roles in organizations such as StartupBlink, T40, and others. He has also been recognized as a judge for the Africa's Business Heroes competition.5

Fortune's expertise in African innovation ecosystems has led to his participation in events such as the Greenovations Webinar Series, where he shares insights on emerging patterns and trends in the funding landscape of Africa's green sectors.12