Samuel Opoku
About Samuel Opoku
Samuel Opoku serves as the Chief of People Development at Bitmama and is the Founding Partner and CEO of Start.Up Lounge Africa. He has a strong background in supporting startups and a keen interest in venture capital and private equity investment models.
Work at Bitmama
Samuel Opoku serves as the Chief of People Development at Bitmama, a role he has held since 2022. In addition to this position, he has been the Head of Partnerships at Bitmama since 2020. His work focuses on fostering relationships and developing talent within the organization, contributing to the company's growth in the tech sector in Germany.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Opoku earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Ghana, studying from 2012 to 2016. He also completed a professional program at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ghana (ICAG) from 2011 to 2017. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in finance and accounting, which complements his interests in venture capital and private equity investment models.
Background
Samuel Opoku has a diverse professional background, currently serving as the Founding Partner and CEO of Start.Up Lounge Africa since 2020 in Accra, Ghana. He has supported over 500 tech and non-tech startups and entrepreneurs across Ghana and other African countries over the past six years, demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
Achievements
Samuel Opoku has developed a high interest in venture capital and private equity investment models. He is also in the process of building TULIA HAUS, a private invite-only club for high-performing African professionals living in the diaspora, starting from Germany. His initiatives reflect his passion for leveraging innovative solutions to drive growth and transformation for startups globally.