About
An accomplished AI infrastructure founder with over a decade of experience building and scaling digital products across Africa and global markets. Successfully exited DFYHero (SaaS drag and drop website builder) and led MoosbuOS (AI-Powered super business app for African SMEs) to over $240K in GMV, now spearheading KrosAI, a multilingual speech AI platform supported by MARL, Microsoft, and Google Cloud. Passionate about leveraging inclusive AI and product-led growth to unlock scale in underserved markets, seeking impactful leadership roles in product, voice AI, and venture building.
Work
Remote, UK & Nigeria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Led the development and launch of KrosAI, a pioneering multilingual AI infrastructure platform designed to support African-accented English and under-resourced languages, driving inclusive AI solutions for diverse markets.
Highlights
Secured selection by MARL Accelerator ($50K investment), Google Cloud ($350K credits), and NVIDIA Inception, validating KrosAI's market potential and technological innovation.
Directed comprehensive product architecture, recruited and onboarded core team members, and formulated a robust go-to-market strategy for the platform.
Successfully onboarded over 60 B2B customers and engaged more than 10,000 end users across Africa and the diaspora, demonstrating strong market adoption and user growth.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Designed, developed, and scaled an AI-powered sales automation operating system for SMEs, directly enabling users to generate over $240,000 in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV).
Highlights
Achieved selection for the Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator and AFRISE Challenge, placing among the top 30 out of 300 African startups, recognizing innovation and growth potential.
Managed the end-to-end product roadmap, conducted extensive customer development, and executed press outreach campaigns, resulting in features on Techpoint and ThisDay.
Drove significant user engagement and value creation, culminating in users generating over $240,000 in GMV through the AI-powered sales automation OS.
Remote, Global, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Launched and successfully exited DFYHero, a no-code website builder that garnered over 4,000 users and powered more than 6,000 websites, demonstrating strong market traction and product viability.
Highlights
Developed and launched a no-code website builder, attracting over 4,000 unique users and powering more than 6,000 websites, showcasing rapid user adoption and platform utility.
Secured media coverage in Vanguard Nigeria and successfully negotiated the acquisition of the company by a private buyer in 2021, validating market value and strong exit strategy.
Oversaw all aspects of platform development, user acquisition strategies, and comprehensive support channels, ensuring seamless operations and user satisfaction.
Education
YCombinator
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YC Startup School
University of Calabar
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Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management
Federal Government College Odi
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High School, Social Sciences
Volunteer
StreetPriests Inc.
|Volunteer Web Strategist
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Summary
As a way to give back, I volunteered and helped build the entire digital presence of StreetPriests Inc., a nonprofit working with children in underserved communities. My involvement included website design & development, as well as online donation setup, resulting in over $70,000 in donations that contributed to helping them impact the lives of 17,777 kids.
SheTech Africa
|Mentor
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Summary
Mentored aspiring female technologists and entrepreneurs within the African tech ecosystem, contributing to skill development and career growth.
Highlights
Provided strategic guidance and practical support to mentees, fostering their professional development within the tech industry.
Contributed to building a stronger, more inclusive tech community across Africa through active mentorship.
Awards
MARL Accelerator Selection
Awarded By
MARL Accelerator
Recognized for innovative startup potential and selected for the prestigious accelerator program, validating business model and technology.
Plenary Speaker
Awarded By
NUSACC International Trade & Investment Summit
Invited as a plenary speaker to share insights on international trade and investment, demonstrating thought leadership.
Invited Reviewer
Awarded By
MARL Startup Accelerator
Invited to review and evaluate startups for a prominent accelerator program, demonstrating industry expertise and strategic insight.
Draper University Program Participant
Awarded By
Draper University
Participated in a leading entrepreneurial program for high-potential founders, enhancing venture building and leadership skills.
Microsoft FAST Accelerator Selection
Awarded By
Microsoft
Selected for Microsoft's accelerator program, validating technology and business model within the tech ecosystem.
Google Cloud & NVIDIA Inception Support
Awarded By
Google Cloud & NVIDIA
Received significant support and credits for AI infrastructure development, accelerating platform capabilities and innovation.
Food x Tech Talk Speaker
Awarded By
The Assembly Hub
Presented on the intersection of food and technology at a key industry event, showcasing expertise in emerging tech applications.
AFRISE Challenge Top 30
Awarded By
AFRISE Challenge
Recognized as a top 30 startup out of 300 African startups for innovation and impact, highlighting competitive advantage.
SME 25under25 Nomination (Fintech)
Awarded By
SME 25under25
Nominated for outstanding achievements as a young entrepreneur in the Fintech sector, recognizing leadership and impact.
Skills
Product Strategy & Go-to-Market
Product Strategy, Go-to-Market, Market Entry, Product Launch.
Voice & Speech AI
Voice AI, Speech AI, Speech Recognition, Voice Technology.
Multilingual NLP
Multilingual Natural Language Processing, NLP, Language Models, Text Analytics.
Startup Fundraising
Startup Fundraising, Venture Capital, Seed Funding, Investment Acquisition.
Growth Marketing
Growth Marketing, Digital Marketing, User Acquisition, Customer Engagement.
Venture Building
Venture Building, Startup Development, Business Incubation, Entrepreneurship.
Emerging Market Expansion
Emerging Markets, Market Expansion, International Business Development, Africa Markets.
Ecosystem Mentoring
Ecosystem Mentoring, Startup Ecosystem, Advisory, Community Building.
Data Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalable Systems, Data Management.
No-code/Low-code SaaS
No-code Development, Low-code Platforms, SaaS, Platform Development.