About
Elo Umeh is the Founder and CEO of Terragon Group, which he has developed from a digital agency into a SaaS company operating in Africa. He has nearly 20 years of experience in mobile and digital technology across various leadership roles in the African tech sector, was part of the founding team at MTech Communications, and has consulted for the World Bank and IFC on mobile technology initiatives. He also serves as an Executive in Residence at Lagos Business School and as a Chapter Chairperson of YPO.
Experience
- Fanlane & CompanyCo-Foundercurrent2026 — present
- Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic UniversityExecutive in Residencecurrent2023 — presentLagos, Nigeria
- E3 Capital (formerly Energy Access Ventures)Member, Investment Committeecurrent2023 — presentNairobi County, Kenya
- Terragon GroupCEOcurrent2009 — presentLagos
- Terragon GroupEntrepreneur and Investorcurrent2010 — presentLagos
- Terragon GroupManaging Partner/CEO2009 — 2011
- Yemisi Shyllon Museum of ArtMember Of The Board Of Advisors2020 — 2026Lagos, Nigeria
- YPOChapter Chair2022 — 2023Lagos State, Nigeria
- YPOLearning Officer - 21/222021 — 2022Lagos, Nigeria
- Mobile Marketing AssociationCo - Chair West Africa2011 — 2023Lagos
- L5LabPartner2009 — 2023Mauritius
- TwinpineCo - Founder2011 — 2022Lagos
- MTech Communications LtdHead, Operator Services2002 — 2008
- MTech Communications LtdGeneral Manager - Relationship Mgt2007 — 2008
Skills & more
Management43Strategy13Strategic Planning9Start-ups54Mobile Devices75Go-to-market Strategy22Mobile Technology8Product Management4Product Development16Project Management32Entrepreneurship52Mobile Applications8
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Business StrategyVASNew MediaDigital MarketingE-commerceMobile CommunicationsMobile MarketingBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsMarketing StrategyConsultingSoftware DevelopmentFrom Elo's professional profile.
Colleagues at E3 Capital
Andrew Darge
Investment Manager at E3 Capital
Andrew Reicher
Investor & Advisor at E3 Capital
Clemens Calice
Investor at E3 Capital
Cynthia Mwaura
Senior Associate at E3 Capital
Faith Omwaga
Team Assistant at E3 Capital
Jean-Marc Bally
Investor at E3 Capital
Jean-Michel Séverino
Investor at E3 Capital
Kushal Shah
Investor at E3 Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Elo Umeh?
- Elo Umeh is the Founder and CEO of Terragon Group, which he has developed from a digital agency into a SaaS company operating in Africa. He has nearly 20 years of experience in mobile and digital technology across various leadership roles in the African tech sector, was part of the founding team at MTech Communications, and has consulted for the World Bank and IFC on mobile technology initiatives. He also serves as an Executive in Residence at Lagos Business School and as a Chapter Chairperson of YPO.
- Where does Elo Umeh work?
- Elo Umeh is Founder and CEO of Terragon Group at E3 Capital.
- Where did Elo Umeh go to school?
- Elo Umeh studied at IESE Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management); IESE Business School (Advanced Management Program, Media and Entertainment); Lagos State University (B.Sc, Business Administration).
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