Temie Giwa-Tubosun – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards

Temie Giwa-Tubosun is a visionary leader whose entrepreneurial drive is inextricably linked to a profound social purpose: saving lives. Her journey into healthtech was inspired by her own experiences and the stark contrast she observed in maternal healthcare between the United States and Nigeria.

She founded LifeBank to address the critical and often deadly problem of blood shortages and inefficient healthcare logistics in her home country. The company is a healthtech startup that leverages technology to streamline the supply chain for essential medical supplies, including blood, oxygen, and vaccines, operating an on-demand system that connects blood banks to hospitals

LifeBank’s strategic growth has been defined by its mission-driven approach. What began as a social enterprise called “The One Percent Project” evolved into LifeBank in 2015 with a focus on tackling the problem of access, not just shortage.

Since then, the company has delivered over 25,000 units of blood, impacting thousands of lives across Nigeria and beyond. The company’s success and the global recognition it has received, including Giwa-Tubosun being named one of Time magazine’s “Next 100 Most Influential People” in 2020 underscores the global importance of her work.

LifeBank has also successfully expanded its operations to Kenya and Ethiopia, demonstrating its model’s scalability and its ability to address critical healthcare challenges in other underserved communities.

Giwa-Tubosun’s impact on industry and society is immense. LifeBank’s model is a prime example of a profitable business built entirely around a core social mission, saving thousands of lives and addressing a fundamental societal challenge.

Beyond her company, she is a vocal advocate for female entrepreneurship, serving as an inspiration and a role model for women in the male-dominated tech space. Her success story underscores the need for increased support and funding for women in STEM and proves that technology can be a powerful tool for social change.

Giwa-Tubosun is an exemplary nominee because she embodies the ideal of a visionary leader whose primary mission is social good.

Her use of technology to solve a life-or-death problem demonstrates profound innovation, and her global recognition confirms her status as an emerging titan who is redefining healthcare in Africa.