# AYODEJI AUDU - Venture Scout | Startup Consultant | Product & Operations Lead
Source: https://hello.cv/ayodeji
Lagos

## Links
- LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayodeji-audu/
- X | www.reown.africa

## 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
### Venture Builder | E-mobility Africa
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 
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	∙	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
### Builder Fellow | Future Africa
https://www.future.africa/
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.
### Consultant | Crustmint Consults
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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
- 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
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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.
### Consultant, Chief Operations Officer | Coast Group
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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.
### Startup Mentor | Startup Bootcamp
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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
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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
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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
### Immerse VC Academy | VC Academy
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### Lean Startup Academy | Startup Dex School
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### Ahmadu Bello University | Marketing
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### AiDi Africa Accelerator | Accelerator Program
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### University of Ilorin | Biochemistry
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## Languages
- English

## Certificates
### Machine Learning Foundation for Product Managers
Various Institutions | 2023-01-01 | https://
### Managing Machine Learning Projects
Various Institutions | 2023-01-01 | https://
### Human Factors in AI
Various Institutions | 2023-01-01 | https://
### AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Various Institutions | 2023-01-01 | https://
### AL Product Manager
Various Institutions | 2023-01-01 | https://
### Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Various Institutions | 2023-01-01 | https://

## Skills
### Strategic & Business Acumen
Advanced
- 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
Advanced
- 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
Advanced
- Google Suite
- Canva
- HubSpot
- Notion
- Slack
- Power BI
- Jira
- Trello
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

## Projects
### My portfolio
E-Mobility Africa
Reown
DailyPay
Audit AI
Cheque Mate
LeasHub
Vine Mobility
Visibuy
Reedapt

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