AYODEJI AUDU

Venture Scout | Startup Consultant | Product & Operations Lead

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+2349033470725

Lagos, NG

About

Highly accomplished Venture Scout, Startup Consultant, and 2x Founder with deep expertise across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, e-mobility, and data tech. Proven leader in product development, fundraising, and strategic market expansion, adept at guiding high-potential startups from ideation to successful market entry and investor relations. Leverages a strong foundation in operational efficiency, strategic partnerships, and data-driven growth to drive significant business performance improvements and secure critical funding.

Work Experience

Consultant, Chief Operations Officer

Coast Group

Jan 2025 - Present

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Led strategic operational overhauls for 4 product subsidiaries, optimizing resource allocation and driving profitability for the group.

  • Directed strategic reviews across 4 product subsidiaries, optimizing resource allocation by divesting 2 non-viable products and refocusing efforts on high-potential ventures, significantly improving product focus and profitability.
  • Executed data-driven analyses to refine product strategies and unlock new revenue streams, directly contributing to a 15% increase in revenue.
  • Implemented task automation and Agile frameworks, decreasing manual operations by 30% and accelerating team execution speed by 25%.
  • Optimized cost structures and enhanced operational efficiency, reducing burn rate by 20% and extending financial runway within the first quarter.
  • Managed a 40+ member team, improving employee retention by 25% and fostering a high-performance culture through strategic Agile execution.

Consultant

Crustmint Consults

Jan 2024 - Present

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Provided strategic guidance to startups on product development, fundraising, and investor relations, enhancing confidence and securing capital.

  • Provided strategic guidance on product development, market positioning, and user adoption, optimizing growth trajectories for client startups.
  • Directed comprehensive fundraising activities, refining investor materials and financial projections to secure critical funding and boost investor confidence.
  • Managed investor communications and stakeholder engagement, achieving a 20% increase in investor satisfaction through transparent reporting.
  • Implemented scalable business strategies, increasing annual revenue by 40% and securing long-term profitability for clients.
  • Advised C-suite executives and startups, refining business models and operational processes, resulting in a 35% improvement in overall business performance.

Founder and Product Lead

Reown Africa

Jan 2023 - Present

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Spearheaded Reown's strategic pivot to e-mobility, leading product development and market adoption for an integrated ecosystem.

  • Orchestrated Reown's strategic pivot to e-mobility, launching an integrated ecosystem that boosted customer retention by 40%.
  • Monetized vehicle history data, enhancing post-lease customer engagement and extending Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV) by 30%.
  • Developed a user-centric mobile application for financing, battery swaps, and service access, elevating user satisfaction by 50%.
  • Established key product KPIs and conducted continuous experiments, driving a 35% increase in adoption within two quarters.
  • Implemented industry-first after-sales support, increasing Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 45% and solidifying market leadership in mobility solutions.

Startup Mentor

Startup Bootcamp

Jan 2023 - May 2024

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Mentored early-stage startups across digital health, fintech, and tech sectors, guiding them through business model refinement and market entry.

  • Mentored 20+ startups, enabling 5 companies to secure seed funding and achieve a 40% increase in overall revenue within the first year of mentorship.
  • Provided expert guidance on fundraising strategies, facilitating over $1.5 million in seed funding and connecting startups with key investors.
  • Developed and facilitated workshops on scaling operations, investor pitching, and market expansion, significantly increasing startup engagement and team capability.
  • Leveraged extensive industry networks to facilitate 10+ strategic partnerships, accelerating product development and market adoption for mentees.
  • Conducted personalized 1:1 mentoring sessions, providing actionable feedback that improved product positioning and user acquisition, leading to a 30% average increase in customer base.

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Swipe

Dec 2019 - Dec 2022

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Co-founded and led product strategy for Swipe, establishing key partnerships and driving market penetration for Card-as-a-Service and credit solutions.

  • Forged key collaborations with Providus Bank and Interswitch, enabling the launch of Card-as-a-Service (CaaS) for businesses and consumer credit solutions.
  • Launched credit cards for individuals and businesses, acquiring 100,000 individual users and 1,000 business clients, driving significant market penetration.
  • Oversaw end-to-end product development, from ideation to launch, resulting in a 15% reduction in time-to-market.
  • Generated $1 million in revenue from CaaS solutions for startups, significantly boosting company profitability.
  • Secured $500,000 in seed funding, accelerating product development and customer acquisition efforts.

Product Marketing Manager

Abirot Pharma

Jul 2016 - Jan 2019

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Drove product marketing strategies for pharmaceutical drugs, exceeding sales targets and enhancing brand visibility.

  • Generated over $2 million in annual sales, consistently surpassing revenue goals for pharmaceutical drugs and consumables.
  • Implemented strategic marketing initiatives, boosting prescription rates by 20% per quarter among medical professionals.
  • Organized and led 5+ clinical meetings quarterly, introducing new products to medical professionals and enhancing brand visibility.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, increasing brand trust and driving higher product recommendations.
  • Designed and launched targeted marketing campaigns, emphasizing product benefits to increase awareness and drive prescription growth.

Education

VC Academy

Immerse VC Academy

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Remote, Global, NG

Startup Dex School

Lean Startup Academy

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Remote, Global, NG

Marketing

Ahmadu Bello University

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

Zaria, Kaduna State, NG

Accelerator Program

AiDi Africa Accelerator

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Remote, Global, NG

Biochemistry

University of Ilorin

Sep 2010 - Jun 2014

Ilorin, Kwara State, NG

Certificates

Machine Learning Foundation for Product Managers

Various Institutions

Jan 2023

Managing Machine Learning Projects

Various Institutions

Jan 2023

Human Factors in AI

Various Institutions

Jan 2023

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Various Institutions

Jan 2023

AL Product Manager

Various Institutions

Jan 2023

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Various Institutions

Jan 2023

Languages

English

Skills

Strategic & Business Acumen

  • Venture Capital
  • Business Development
  • Fundraising Strategy
  • Consulting
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Risk Management
  • CRM Skills
  • Market Expansion
  • Investment Strategy
  • Data Visualization
  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Research
  • Negotiation
  • Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Communication Skills

Product & Technology

  • Product Development
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum
  • Product KPIs
  • User Adoption Strategies
  • Mobile App Development
  • Data-driven Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • AI Product Management
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner

Tools & Platforms

  • Google Suite
  • Canva
  • HubSpot
  • Notion
  • Slack
  • Power BI
  • Jira
  • Trello
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)