Feb 225 Tips for fundraising in a niche industryAs someone who has built a product in a niche industry (online dating for Africans), I know firsthand how challenging it can be to raise money especially in this kind of environment. Niche industries often have a smaller pool of potential investors, which can make it challenging to attract funding…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Mar 14, 2021Tips & resources for applying to YCA new YC batch is upon us and you can feel the buzz among founders as they prepare their applications in an attempt to join the highly rated Y Combinator accelerator program. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some interesting founders on their applications and I’m really excited about…Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
Dec 10, 2020How to build an MVP without codingAn idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.— Buddha If you’re a non-technical entrepreneur or product person, it can be really difficult to build that MVP(small version of your idea) that you need to get initial feedback…No Code5 min readNo Code5 min read
Published in UX Collective·Sep 29, 2020Member-onlyA bad idea, bad execution, or just an unlucky fellow?This is a true story of something I witnessed a couple of years ago during my early days in tech. Was it a bad idea? A bad execution?or just an unlucky day? I’d let you be the judge of that. This story comes from a time before I made the…Product Management5 min readProduct Management5 min read
Published in Prototypr·Sep 27, 2019Product Design Process — BambooksThere’s a popular saying that goes “If you want to hide information from a black man, put it in a book” however, studies have shown that low reading rates among Africans & their descendants is majorly due to low literacy levels and difficulty in accessing reading materials. This article gives…UX4 min readUX4 min read
Jun 25, 2019Product Review: Opay/OrideOride(Opay) is an all-in-one mobile app that brings together motorbike ride hailing(Oride), mobile money(Opay) & fast food delivery(Ofood) services in one app. Opay was the first to launch in the Nigerian market after Opera’s acquisition of Paycom in 2017. …Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
Jun 1, 20197 ways to monetize your app/websiteWith the recent global technology boom, there has been a rapid increase in the number of apps and startups coming up each day. One common issue start-up founders or app developers face is how to make money from their app or website. Generating revenue is one of the most important…Mobile5 min readMobile5 min read
Published in Prototypr·May 6, 2019Product Design Process — VybeThis article is about how my team and I designed a platform we believe will revolutionize online dating & friendships in Africa. The project follows the thought process of Maslow’s heirarchy of needs. We started by building an MVP and released a beta version to gather feedback & test out…Dating5 min readDating5 min read
Feb 11, 20195 apps that help you control your smartphone addictionIf you’re like most smartphone owners across the world, your average day is probably filed with a lot of scrolling, swiping and tapping. It really can be difficult to tear yourself away from your smartphone or tablet. …Technology3 min readTechnology3 min read
Jan 31, 2019Nigerian elections, social media and the internetOn the 16th of February 2019, Nigerians will come together to decide the leadership of the country for the next 4 years. It will be the sixth quadrennial elections since the end of military rule in 1999 and aspirants have turned to the use of different strategies, techniques and tools…Blockchain4 min readBlockchain4 min read
