Building with purpose
As the founder of Africa Lab, I’m focused on practical technology and problems worth solving in Africa.
TECHNOLOGIST · FOUNDER · CREATOR
Yahya
Abdella.
Founder, Africa Lab
I’m a technologist based in Addis Ababa, with 7+ years of experience supporting large and small businesses across Ethiopia and Africa.
Rooted in Africa. Building what’s next.
Connect with meTECHNOLOGY WITH A PURPOSE.Meet the person behind the work
01 / ABOUTA builder’s mindset.
Built on purpose.
Focused on Africa.
I’m Yahya, a technologist and entrepreneur based in Addis Ababa. I work with large firms, small businesses, and investors to make technology useful for their goals.
As the founder of Africa Lab, I work with my team to support businesses across Ethiopia and Africa through app development, custom software, and practical technology guidance.
Since 2018, I’ve also shared technology content to help young people understand what’s possible—and find the confidence to start.
7+YEARS IN
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
From understanding the problem
to building what comes next.
02 / MY FOCUSWhere I put my energy.
Make technology
mean something.
Building, explaining, and connecting ideas to everyday needs.
FOUNDER
AI & digital products
Exploring how AI and thoughtful software can make business operations simpler and digital services more accessible.
Making tech understandable
Sharing ideas about apps, AI, and entrepreneurship in English, Afaan Oromo, and Amharic.
03 / WORK WITH MEExperience turned into practical support.
What I can
help you build.
I bring more than seven years of experience in technology to the people, products, and ideas I work with.
App development
I help turn ideas into mobile and web apps, with a focus on the people who will use them.
Software development
I develop custom software that simplifies daily work and solves the challenges your business faces.
Tech support for investors
I support investors with technical insight, helping them understand product ideas and the work needed to bring a tech venture to life.
04 / LET’S CONNECTYour next idea starts here.
Let’s talk
about your idea.
Have a question, a project in mind, or a technology challenge? Tell me a little about it.
yahyaabdela13@gmail.comPrefer email? Reach me directly above.