He is committed to empowering African youth by providing them with the tools and guidance needed to reach their full potential. Through technology, he has already managed to reach thousands of young people across the continent.
Patrick Ngounou (photo) is the founder and CEO of Student’s Mag, a startup aimed at improving access to education and employment in Africa. A Cameroonian-born, Ngounou envisions making his company an essential partner for African students.
In 2008, Student’s Mag began as a 152-page directory listing training programs available in Cameroon. As demand from parents for educational information grew, Ngounou and his team realized the need for a more sustainable solution. This led to the official launch of the startup Student’s Mag in 2023.
Today, leveraging technology, Student’s Mag connects talent, experts, academic institutions, and businesses across Africa. The platform democratizes access to information and supports young people in their educational and professional journeys. It offers a comprehensive range of school and career guidance services tailored to the needs of African students, helping them make informed choices about their studies and easing their transition into the job market.
Young users can access digital directories of universities, an AI-driven job portal, and scholarship opportunities at partner institutions. Universities, training centers, and companies can also promote themselves through the platform.
"Since our launch, more than 2,000 students have already benefited from our services, finding valuable guidance and resources for their academic and professional paths. This direct impact on the lives of young Africans is the greatest reward for our work," Ngounou told We Are Tech Africa. The startup has already reached over 4,000 young people and lists 1,400 institutions across Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Gabon, and Togo.
Ngounou also has extensive experience in international mobility and entrepreneurship. In 2006, after three years as a junior consultant in international mobility, he founded Advisers Agency, a firm that helps African students pursue studies abroad. In 2012, he expanded his business ventures by launching Advisers Services Sarl, a freight transportation company that has worked with major clients like Guinness, Bolloré, and Fobert Centrafrique.
After completing his baccalaureate, Ngounou studied mathematics for a year at the University of Yaoundé 1. In 2003, he enrolled at Cambridge International College, earning an advanced diploma in finance in 2006. He is currently pursuing a Global International MBA in impact entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of Milan.
An active member of the Junior Chamber International (JCI), Ngounou recently won third place in the 2024 Orange Social Venture Prize for Africa and the Middle East (POESAM) in Cameroon.
Melchior Koba
