Web3 Developer and Technology Entrepreneur applying technology to unlock dead capital and empower the underserved by making African real estate bankable and accessible.
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Co-Founder/CeoVank Dec 2021 - PresentNigeriaVANK Wallet enables users easily convert part of their daily/monthly fiat savings into real estate-backed crypto which they can save, stake, borrow against or trade.I am leading a team of seven committed people to bring traditional real estate into the Web3 era. -
ConsultantAlphasights Feb 2022 - PresentNew York, United StatesI was engaged by AlphaSights as a Blockchain Consultant to provide 'Knowledge on Demand' to its global clientele -
Regional Representative - West AfricaBec-Blockchain Engineering Council Nov 2020 - Dec 2022Texas, United StatesI was responsible for BEC business development within the West African market, representing BEC on projects in Nigeria and Ghana. -
FounderBlockdesk Ng Feb 2018 - Jul 2022AbujaProviding public education about Blockchain technology and guiding public policy initiatives, through engagement with policymakers and administrators to promote adoption and adaptation of the technology in Africa. I was country representative and affiliate manager with the Block Desk business to the following exchanges and crypto projects: Shortex, PayAfrik, and LaToken where I was responsible for:Managing and building upon relationships with users, especially affiliate partnersIncreasing the cost-efficiency and maximize the contribution of affiliates Acquiring new partners to grow the affiliate schemeAnalysing campaign activity to ensure affiliates deliver the best ROIManaging the affiliate budget, including commission and budget spendOverseeing all affiliate campaigns ensure their integrity and that they meet pre-set deliverablesDelivering affiliate marketing reports to senior managementInitiate new campaign ideas, incentives and bonuses for the affiliate schemeDevelop the affiliate marketing strategy with the aim of recruiting new affiliate partners and delivering sales volumeEnsure timely and accurate invoicing by agencies and affiliates
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Co-Founder/CeoInfracta Apr 2018 - Sep 2021NigeriaLed a team of driven individuals to champion the adaptation and domestication of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) for infrastructure financing and governance in AfricaSpot Blockchain opportunities in Nigeria and design products to fit in with the needs of government and corporate clientsDevelop business proposals and champion same to targeted clientsFind and onboard partners in the industry as either collaborators on projects or end usersBuilding and nurturing marketing and business relationshipsWriting promotional materials to be disseminated in the forms of news articles and blog postsOrganizing seminars and webinars to promote a project
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Policy Economist/Co-FounderZextra Strategy Mar 2017 - Sep 2019As Co-Founder, I doubled as Head of Business Analytics, providing professional services to both private and public sector clients, including the Central Bank of Nigeria and Federal Ministry of Finance.
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Senior Economist/ FacilitatorLapin Reform Nov 2015 - Mar 2017AbujaLapin Reform are advisers to the National Assembly, government ministries and agencies on policy reform. The company were consultants that worked on the most recent version of the House of Representatives' Petroleum Industry Bill (2018).As Senior Economist/Facilitator, I worked with members of the relevant Committees of the House of Representatives on behalf of Lapin Reform to drive the process. I was also responsible for coordinating with external consultants retained for the project. I oversaw activities for the first of its kind 3-day Summit on Petroleum Industry Bill that was attended by industry stakeholders.I oversaw the activities in support of the Summit such as drafting publicity materials for use by the media department, contributing to the draft communique after the Summit, and contributing to the reports and the result draft Petroleum Industry Bills for the House of Representatives
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Business AnalystMasters Energy Oil And Gas Ltd Jul 2013 - Aug 2015LagosI initiated analysis, provided insight and presentations on the global Oil and Gas Industry, and undertook fundamental research; actively shared insight with teams, members and key stakeholders. working with other business advisors to develop a portfolio of relevant sectoral and supply chain data;I also produced a portfolio of reports, insights and technical papers as agreed with the MarketIntelligence team and relevant manager/ teams to support Masters Energy's competitiveness. -
DirectorHarmony Link Investments Feb 2012 - Aug 2015NigeriaI led Harmony Link Investments Nigeria Limited (one-time owners of the biggest bakery and confectionery company by production size in Abuja) to strategically divest from the foods and confectioneries sector, where margins were thinning. We went through a period of disruptive change due to rising prices of ingredients, competitive pressures, and a demolition of our main plant.I oversaw an entry into the real estate sector, growing the portfolio to over $21m in three years.
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Business ReviewerCapita May 2010 - Aug 2011Edinburgh, United KingdomWorking with Capita's outsource team on a pension project, I was responsible for validation of pension data and correspondence with sales personnel to ensure prompt delivery of policies to policy holders. I was also responsible for compiling periodic reports on existing and new business for management. -
Marketing ManagerHarmony Link Investments Limited Sep 2008 - Aug 2009NigeriaAt this time, Harmony Link Investments were the owners of Harmony Confectioneries, a food and catering business and owners of the biggest bakeries by market share in Abuja.I was in charge of marketing during a rapid expansion phase of the business. I developed a customer relationship management protocol which was made a part of the onboarding process for new staff. My teams' efforts led to a 25% growth in sales.
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Daniel Essien attended The University Of Edinburgh, University Of Benin.
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