Tagline
3rd time founder, chartered accountant, product leader
Bio
Led products at Wakanow. Was previously CEO at Nairabox (a cinema and event ticketing platform that started out as a fintech for offline payments - QR code scanning) and CFO at TremenDoc (a telemedicine platform for Nigerians). I have been a Techstars mentor and 54 Collective business academy coach.
Last Active
6 hours ago
Name / Logo
Elevator Pitch
We help young irregular earners manage their money with the goal of financial peace of mind
Industry
Finance
Website
Team Size
1-5 employees
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
1-5 employees
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 95 / 100 | Experience in the finance industry through roles at Nairabox and SimpliFi Africa. Was CFO at TremenDoc. Worked at Deloitte for 5 years in the financial services team and is a chartered accountant with over 2 decades of experience. Also has a fintech certification from Harvard. |
| Entrepreneurship | 90 / 100 | 3rd time founder with experience in founding and leading companies like Nairabox and SimpliFi Africa. |
| Founder | 90 / 100 | 3rd time founder with experience in founding companies like Nairabox and SimpliFi Africa. |
| Strategic Partnerships | 90 / 100 | Successfully engaged in several strategic partnerships as a small startup with global companies like Uber, Mastercard, Visa, Jumia, Flutterwave etc. We also did several marketing campaigns with about 13 local banks, 7 cinema chains, multiple food vendors. |
| Leadership | 85 / 100 | Held leadership roles such as CEO at Nairabox and product leader at Wakanow. |
| Product Management | 85 / 100 | Led products at Wakanow and has extensive experience in managing and developing products. |
| Strategy | 80 / 100 | Experience in strategic planning and execution as a CEO and product leader. |
| Technology | 70 / 100 | Experience in the technology industry through roles at Nairabox, TremenDoc and Wakanow with in product terms and as a Techstars mentor. |
| Mentor | 70 / 100 | Experience as a Techstars mentor and 54 Collective business academy coach. |
Title
Coach
Position Description
Coached business students at the 54 Collective Business Academy.
Accomplishment Notes
Contributed to the development of future business leaders.
Title
Mentor
Position Description
Provided mentorship to startups as part of the Techstars program.
Accomplishment Notes
Helped startups grow and succeed through mentorship.
Title
Founder
Position Description
Founded SimpliFi Africa to help young irregular earners manage their money.
Accomplishment Notes
Established a company focused on financial management for young earners.
Title
CEO
Position Description
Led Nairabox, a cinema and event ticketing platform that started as a fintech for offline payments.
Accomplishment Notes
Transformed Nairabox from a fintech to a successful ticketing platform.
Title
Senior Vice President, Product
Position Description
Led product development and management at Wakanow across all countries reporting directly to group CEO.
Accomplishment Notes
Successfully led product initiatives and contributed to the company's growth.
Title
CFO
Position Description
Managed financial operations at TremenDoc, a telemedicine platform.
Accomplishment Notes
Oversaw financial strategy and operations, contributing to the company's financial health.
Title
2020 Honoree for Business
Position Description
Accomplishment Notes
Title
Fintech Short Course
Position Description
Accomplishment Notes
Title
Product Management Course
Position Description
Accomplishment Notes
Title
Product Leadership Course
Position Description
Accomplishment Notes
Title
Product Leadership Course
Position Description
Accomplishment Notes