Jun 19Avoiding Bias in Artificial Intelligence: Paving the Path to FairnessArtificial intelligence (AI) is the rave of the moment. It has rapidly transformed numerous industries, promising efficiency, convenience, and innovation. However, beneath its shiny facade is something I am quite worried about: bias. …AI4 min readAI4 min read
Mar 235 A.I. App Ideas You Can Build & Monetize Without Writing CodeA.I. is a hot topic right now, and it feels like there’s a new A.I. product being released every day. I’m sure you probably have great ideas for A.I. products, but you may not have the coding skills or time to build them. In this article, we’ll explore 5 app/product…AI5 min readAI5 min read
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 inUX 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 inPrototypr·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 inPrototypr·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