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Growth Strategist | Creator of SCaLeXp™ | Founder

Turning Technology
into Global Growth

Segun Akande is a technology entrepreneur, business strategist, speaker and author helping organisations and professionals understand what technology means for growth, resilience and opportunity.

Segun Akande in conversation with a delegate at a conference

About Segun

Technology is changing
how businesses operate,
compete and grow.

Segun Akande works at the intersection of business and technology, helping leaders make better decisions about technology, build organisations for sustainable growth and prepare for what comes next.

His work spans business growth, digital transformation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and the future of work.

years leading technology & business transformation
20+
business supported across the UK & Nigeria
150+
professionals & business leaders impacted
1k+

The Ideas Behind His Work

Core ideas.

Philosophy

Growth By Default™

A philosophy for building organisations that are designed for sustainable and scalable growth rather than relying on growth by chance.

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Framework

SCaLeXp™

A framework designed to help organisations turn technology investment into stronger capabilities, better performance and measurable business value.

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Speaking & Strategy

Ideas That Move
Business Forward.

Segun speaks to business leaders, executives, technology professionals and young professionals on the issues shaping business and technology.

  1. 01

    Growth By Default™

    How organisations can build the systems, mindset and capabilities needed for sustainable growth.

  2. 02

    Beyond Technology Implementation

    Helping leaders move beyond simply adopting technology to understanding the value it creates.

  3. 03

    Beyond the AI Hype

    A practical look at how organisations can approach AI with purpose, make better technology decisions and create lasting business value.

  4. 04

    From Cyber Security to Cyber Resilience

    Why cybersecurity needs to be treated as part of business resilience, not simply an IT responsibility.

  5. 05

    From Skills to Global Opportunities

    Helping professionals understand the skills, mindset and experience needed to remain relevant in a changing technology industry.

Platforms & Initiatives

Where Ideas Connect &
Opportunities Grow.

Segun has created platforms that bring business leaders, technology professionals and emerging talent together around the opportunities created by technology.

DigitalX Summit

A business and technology summit focused on helping organisations understand where AI and emerging technologies can create real business value.

DigitalX Summit brings business and technology leaders together to look beyond the hype, understand what really matters and explore how AI and emerging technologies can support sustainable business growth.

Why DigitalX?

  • Where should we invest?
  • What technology will actually make a difference to our business?
  • How do we turn experimentation into results?
  • How do we prepare our people for change?
  • How do we build for long-term growth?
“Accelerating Success” on stage at an ALSO × Kaspersky partner day

Case Studies

Growth you can measure.

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On stage

Reels & moments from recent events.

  • Segun Akande delivering a keynote with a microphone
  • Segun Akande with guests at a cybersecurity summit
  • Guests at the META Partnerverse gala dinner and awards ceremony
  • Segun Akande in conversation with a delegate
  • Segun Akande preparing notes at a speaker's table
  • Segun Akande with event guests
  • Segun Akande at a roundtable with delegates
  • Segun Akande with guests at an evening event

Organisations Worked With

  • Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider
  • Kaspersky
  • CrowdStrike Partner
  • Sophos Silver Partner
  • HP
  • xTechHub

Testimonials

The Impact Speaks for Itself.

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Start the Right Conversation.

Whether you are inviting Segun to speak, asking about mentoring, or starting a general conversation, send the details here and the next step can be arranged.