Olamide Olutekunbi Email & Phone Number

I am an ambitious entrepreneur in training and a seasoned Product Manager with a passion for driving technological innovation in Africa. Currently, I am an integral part of MEST Africa, a prominent technology startup incubator that fuels the growth of emerging businesses across the continent.With a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of the African market, I have successfully worked on two groundbreaking products within tight timeframes. The first, LevelUp, is a web application connecting individuals and businesses with experts, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration. The second, Nakore, is a USSD platform that revolutionizes access to agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers, empowering them to thrive.Leading a diverse team with members from various nationalities, I have achieved remarkable results, driving increased adoption rates for our products. Moreover, I have played a pivotal role in optimizing farmers' operations and profitability by identifying strategic market channels that connect them with buyers, ensuring a fair and profitable marketplace for agricultural produce.Prior to my current role, I worked as a Product Manager at Agrolinking, an agriculture-focused company. During my tenure, I developed and implemented a credit scoring algorithm that enhanced farmers' financial stability and secured crucial financing for their operations. Through educational initiatives, I empowered farmers with best practices in agriculture and effective market access strategies, leading to improved outcomes.My expertise spans a range of technologies, including CSS, Django, Figma, WordPress, Flutter, JIRA, Angular 8+, and ClickUp. This technical proficiency, combined with my strong market research skills, enables me to gather valuable insights and drive the development of user-centered solutions that effectively address the needs and pain points of farmers.If you are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded professional with a proven track record of successfully bringing products to market and transforming the agricultural landscape, I invite you to connect with me. Let's collaborate on driving impactful change and creating sustainable opportunities for growth in Africa.