Eyitemi Popo

Eyitemi Popo is a Forbes-listed social entrepreneur and the founder of Girls Trip Tours by Iranti, an alternative tourism economy led by women that will change the way people travel Africa. A bi-continental expat living between Canada and Kenya, Temi draws on her global experiences, having lived in seven countries and visited over 30. She is passionate about empowering women to thrive financially and personally while embracing rest, balance, and joy.  

Eyitemi is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience as a solo founder. She previously co-founded Africa's first data science academy for women and led developer-focused strategies at Mozilla, where she developed AI transparency best practices. Her work has been featured in National Geographic, AfroTech, and Talks at Google.

Currently based in Nairobi, Eyitemi advocates for designing a soft life rooted in wellness and financial independence. She teaches first-time founders to scale efficiently through her Co-Founder for Hire program. Eyitemi’s journey highlights the intersection of intentional living, financial wellness, and redefining success as a Black woman living between the Global North and Africa.