About
Highly accomplished Venture Scout, Startup Consultant, and 2x Founder with deep expertise across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, e-mobility, and data tech. Proven leader in product development, fundraising, and strategic market expansion, adept at guiding high-potential startups from ideation to successful market entry and investor relations. Leverages a strong foundation in operational efficiency, strategic partnerships, and data-driven growth to drive significant business performance improvements and secure critical funding.
Work
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led strategic operational overhauls for 4 product subsidiaries, optimizing resource allocation and driving profitability for the group.
Highlights
Directed strategic reviews across 4 product subsidiaries, optimizing resource allocation by divesting 2 non-viable products and refocusing efforts on high-potential ventures, significantly improving product focus and profitability.
Executed data-driven analyses to refine product strategies and unlock new revenue streams, directly contributing to a 15% increase in revenue.
Implemented task automation and Agile frameworks, decreasing manual operations by 30% and accelerating team execution speed by 25%.
Optimized cost structures and enhanced operational efficiency, reducing burn rate by 20% and extending financial runway within the first quarter.
Managed a 40+ member team, improving employee retention by 25% and fostering a high-performance culture through strategic Agile execution.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided strategic guidance to startups on product development, fundraising, and investor relations, enhancing confidence and securing capital.
Highlights
Provided strategic guidance on product development, market positioning, and user adoption, optimizing growth trajectories for client startups.
Directed comprehensive fundraising activities, refining investor materials and financial projections to secure critical funding and boost investor confidence.
Managed investor communications and stakeholder engagement, achieving a 20% increase in investor satisfaction through transparent reporting.
Implemented scalable business strategies, increasing annual revenue by 40% and securing long-term profitability for clients.
Advised C-suite executives and startups, refining business models and operational processes, resulting in a 35% improvement in overall business performance.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Spearheaded Reown's strategic pivot to e-mobility, leading product development and market adoption for an integrated ecosystem.
Highlights
Orchestrated Reown's strategic pivot to e-mobility, launching an integrated ecosystem that boosted customer retention by 40%.
Monetized vehicle history data, enhancing post-lease customer engagement and extending Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV) by 30%.
Developed a user-centric mobile application for financing, battery swaps, and service access, elevating user satisfaction by 50%.
Established key product KPIs and conducted continuous experiments, driving a 35% increase in adoption within two quarters.
Implemented industry-first after-sales support, increasing Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 45% and solidifying market leadership in mobility solutions.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Mentored early-stage startups across digital health, fintech, and tech sectors, guiding them through business model refinement and market entry.
Highlights
Mentored 20+ startups, enabling 5 companies to secure seed funding and achieve a 40% increase in overall revenue within the first year of mentorship.
Provided expert guidance on fundraising strategies, facilitating over $1.5 million in seed funding and connecting startups with key investors.
Developed and facilitated workshops on scaling operations, investor pitching, and market expansion, significantly increasing startup engagement and team capability.
Leveraged extensive industry networks to facilitate 10+ strategic partnerships, accelerating product development and market adoption for mentees.
Conducted personalized 1:1 mentoring sessions, providing actionable feedback that improved product positioning and user acquisition, leading to a 30% average increase in customer base.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Co-founded and led product strategy for Swipe, establishing key partnerships and driving market penetration for Card-as-a-Service and credit solutions.
Highlights
Forged key collaborations with Providus Bank and Interswitch, enabling the launch of Card-as-a-Service (CaaS) for businesses and consumer credit solutions.
Launched credit cards for individuals and businesses, acquiring 100,000 individual users and 1,000 business clients, driving significant market penetration.
Oversaw end-to-end product development, from ideation to launch, resulting in a 15% reduction in time-to-market.
Generated $1 million in revenue from CaaS solutions for startups, significantly boosting company profitability.
Secured $500,000 in seed funding, accelerating product development and customer acquisition efforts.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Drove product marketing strategies for pharmaceutical drugs, exceeding sales targets and enhancing brand visibility.
Highlights
Generated over $2 million in annual sales, consistently surpassing revenue goals for pharmaceutical drugs and consumables.
Implemented strategic marketing initiatives, boosting prescription rates by 20% per quarter among medical professionals.
Organized and led 5+ clinical meetings quarterly, introducing new products to medical professionals and enhancing brand visibility.
Cultivated strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, increasing brand trust and driving higher product recommendations.
Designed and launched targeted marketing campaigns, emphasizing product benefits to increase awareness and drive prescription growth.
Education
Languages
English
Certificates
Skills
Strategic & Business Acumen
Venture Capital, Business Development, Fundraising Strategy, Consulting, Operations Management, Strategic Partnerships, Risk Management, CRM Skills, Market Expansion, Investment Strategy, Data Visualization, Project Management, Time Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Research, Negotiation, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Detail-oriented, Communication Skills.
Product & Technology
Product Development, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Product KPIs, User Adoption Strategies, Mobile App Development, Data-driven Analysis, Machine Learning, AI Product Management, AWS Cloud Practitioner.
Tools & Platforms
Google Suite, Canva, HubSpot, Notion, Slack, Power BI, Jira, Trello, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).