Abubakar Shehu Idris
CEO & Co-Founder
Abubakar Shehu Idris is a technology entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and venture creator committed to advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital opportunity across Africa.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Stonetech, he leads an innovation ecosystem that supports founders, startups, businesses, creatives, and institutions through digital skills development, venture building, startup support, and strategic partnerships. His work is centered on creating platforms that help people learn, build, launch, and scale.
With a background in Computer Science, an MBA in Entrepreneurship, and certifications in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Data Science, Abubakar combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to initiatives spanning entrepreneurship, workforce development, digital transformation, and ecosystem development, working with startups, government institutions, educational organizations, and international communities.
Abubakar is passionate about unlocking opportunities for underserved communities and believes Africa's future will be shaped by empowered founders, innovators, and problem-solvers. His long-term vision is to help build the institutions, ecosystems, and leaders that will drive Africa's innovation economy for generations to come.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Stonetech, he leads an innovation ecosystem that supports founders, startups, businesses, creatives, and institutions through digital skills development, venture building, startup support, and strategic partnerships. His work is centered on creating platforms that help people learn, build, launch, and scale.
With a background in Computer Science, an MBA in Entrepreneurship, and certifications in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Data Science, Abubakar combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to initiatives spanning entrepreneurship, workforce development, digital transformation, and ecosystem development, working with startups, government institutions, educational organizations, and international communities.
Abubakar is passionate about unlocking opportunities for underserved communities and believes Africa's future will be shaped by empowered founders, innovators, and problem-solvers. His long-term vision is to help build the institutions, ecosystems, and leaders that will drive Africa's innovation economy for generations to come.