Advisory Board
Dare Adefioye
Youth Development, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Dare Adefioye is a Nigerian entrepreneur, strategist, author, public speaker and youth development advocate with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, technology and inclusive economic development.
His work sits at the intersection of youth empowerment, digital innovation, business development and strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on creating platforms that equip young people with the skills, networks and opportunities required to participate meaningfully in Nigeria's evolving economy.
Dare is passionate about moving young people from potential to productivity by developing entrepreneurial capacity, encouraging innovation and creating pathways to sustainable economic opportunity. His work reflects a broader commitment to using entrepreneurship and emerging technologies as tools for job creation, social impact and national development.
He is the author of From Zero to Entrepreneur, a practical resource for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the realities of starting and growing a business. He has also contributed to initiatives and collaborations with corporate and institutional stakeholders, including Martell Nigeria, focused on entrepreneurship, creativity, youth development and opportunity creation.
As a public speaker, Dare has addressed audiences on entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, personal development and the future of work, including through platforms such as TEDxNOUN.
As a member of the Sunny Side Eco Hub Advisory Board, Dare will support the development of Sunny Side's youth entrepreneurship, innovation and economic participation ecosystem. His role will include advising on programmes and partnerships that connect young Nigerians to entrepreneurship, technology, skills development, creative opportunities and pathways to employment and enterprise creation.
He brings a perspective that aligns closely with Sunny Side's ambition to create an ecosystem where young Nigerians are not simply beneficiaries of development, but entrepreneurs, innovators, employers and builders of the next generation of African enterprises.