AYODEJI AUDU

Venture Scout | Startup Consultant | Product & Operations Lead

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

E-mobility Africa

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Venture Builder

Lagos, Nigeria

Sep 2025→ Present

Full time

Summary

Building and scaling ventures within the E-Mobility Africa verticals , focused on accelerating sustainable mobility adoption across the continent. Highlights ∙ Drove product and operational strategy for e-mobility Africa . ∙ Developed go-to-market strategy and partnerships to accelerate adoption of electric mobility solutions. ∙ Applied expertise in EV ecosystems, vehicle data, and mobility infrastructure to support operation. ∙ executed business model across all value chain . Grew revenue to 1 billion within 4 months of launch . Scaled 50 fleet pilot EV cars to 250 within 6 month . Unlocked all value added chain for e-mobility Africa from after sales, recycling, spare parts , charging , driver management agency , technician academy , EV assembly etc

Future Africa

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Builder Fellow

Nigeria

Sep 2025→ Present

Full time

Summary

Supporting portfolio companies within the Future Africa ecosystem driving growth, product strategy, and operational execution across early-stage ventures. Highlights include; Embedded with portfolio startups to accelerate product development, go-to-market strategy, and operational efficiency. Leveraged deep expertise in e-mobility, fintech, and SaaS to support founders across diverse verticals. Collaborated with the Future Africa investment team to identify and evaluate high-potential startup opportunities across Africa. Facilitated connections between portfolio companies and strategic investors, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Crustmint Consults

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Consultant

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Jan 2024→ Present

Summary

Provided strategic guidance to startups on product development, fundraising, and investor relations, enhancing confidence and securing capital. I currently consult for a portfolio of 9 startups across fintech, e-mobility, AI, and commerce: E-Mobility Africa - electric mobility DailyPay - fintech / earned wage access Orbit AI - AI/ compliance tech Cheque Mate - fintech/ digital ajo LeasHub - asset finance / EV lease Vine Mobility - Saas/ charger management software Visibuy - Saas / e-commerce / retail store Reedapt- Edtech

Highlights

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.

Reown Africa

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Founder and Product Lead

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Jan 2023→ Present

Summary

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

Highlights

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.

Coast Group

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Consultant, Chief Operations Officer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Jan 2025→ Feb 2026

Summary

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

Highlights

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.

Startup Bootcamp

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Startup Mentor

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Jan 2023→ May 2024

Summary

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

Highlights

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.

Swipe

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Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Dec 2019→ Dec 2022

Summary

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

Highlights

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.

Abirot Pharma

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Product Marketing Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Jul 2016→ Jan 2019

Summary

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

Highlights

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

Immerse VC Academy

Remote, Global, Nigeria

Jan 2025→ Dec 2025

Program VC Academy Grade:

Lean Startup Academy

Remote, Global, Nigeria

Jan 2025→ Dec 2025

Program Startup Dex School Grade:

Ahmadu Bello University

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Jan 2024→ Dec 2025

MBA Marketing Grade:

AiDi Africa Accelerator

Remote, Global, Nigeria

Jan 2024→ Dec 2024

Program Accelerator Program Grade:

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Sep 2010→ Jun 2014

BSc Biochemistry Grade:

Languages

English

Certificates

Machine Learning Foundation for Product Managers

Jan 2023

Various Institutions

Managing Machine Learning Projects

Jan 2023

Various Institutions

Human Factors in AI

Jan 2023

Various Institutions

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Jan 2023

Various Institutions

AL Product Manager

Jan 2023

Various Institutions

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Jan 2023

Various Institutions

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).

Projects

My portfolio

Jan 2025→ Present

Summary

E-Mobility Africa Reown DailyPay Audit AI Cheque Mate LeasHub Vine Mobility Visibuy Reedapt