About
Highly accomplished and results-driven Business Development and Partnership leader with over 10 years of experience, including 7 years dedicated to building and scaling innovative solutions for crypto, edutech, and gaming startups. Proven ability to forge strategic public-private partnerships, drive significant growth, and lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing impactful business strategies.
Work
GamePride (Esports Gaming Startup)
|Business Development Manager
Summary
Led business development and strategic partnerships for an esports gaming startup, focusing on platform growth and monetization.
Highlights
Spearheaded the planning and development cycle for the GamePride platform, collaborating with developers on game economy design and implementation.
Co-developed a compelling investor pitch deck based on in-depth market research, successfully attracting investor and venture capital interest.
Identified and forged strategic partnerships with existing online and offline gaming communities, significantly expanding market reach.
Initiated and implemented player retention strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in registered player retention on the GamePride platform.
Blackblock Ltd (Blockchain Startup)
|Director / Co-founder
Summary
Co-founded a blockchain startup, driving digital transformation initiatives and product development from concept to user stories.
Highlights
Initiated and successfully pitched a digitalized manifest scheme to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), promoting technological adoption for road users.
Led comprehensive requirement gathering sessions with diverse stakeholders to define detailed high-level and low-level specifications for platform development.
Developed user-friendly stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring platform accessibility and ease of use for a non-technical user base.
Amicus Consolidated Consults International Limited
|Managing Partner, Business Development Manager
Summary
As Managing Partner and Business Development Manager, drove corporate strategy, forged key relationships, and expanded market presence for the consultancy.
Highlights
Cultivated and secured profitable business relationships, driving revenue growth and market expansion.
Expertly brokered and managed critical relationships with strategic partners and investors.
Collaborated with partners to design and develop modern healthcare facilities across 34 local governments in Katsina State.
Spearheaded the development and annual review of the corporate long-term strategic plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Directed the implementation of comprehensive business development strategies, overseeing brand building and lead generation initiatives.
Imo State Investment Promotion Agency
|Assistant Project Manager
Summary
Managed projects focused on attracting foreign direct investment and promoting economic growth within Imo State.
Highlights
Marketed and promoted investment opportunities across Imo State to attract foreign direct investment.
Collaborated with the Project Manager to establish the Imo State Investment Guild, contributing to a significant increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Identified and actively marketed investment opportunities across all 27 local governments within Imo State.
Played a key role in planning and executing the inaugural Imo State Investment Summit, successfully attracting global investors.
Sadchys Communication
|Co-founder and Business Development & Marketing
Summary
Co-founded a communication firm, leading business development, marketing, and product launch for an educational software platform.
Highlights
Co-founded iStudent, an online educational software, and successfully marketed it to over 22 high schools, facilitating student interaction, group work, and academic progress tracking.
Led the strategic transition from user growth to monetization, successfully onboarding high schools across Nigeria.
Directed product, design, and marketing teams in developing and deploying the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to Madonna Secondary School.
Volunteer
Salvage Mission
|Volunteer
Summary
Provided humanitarian assistance and medical support to vulnerable populations.
Highlights
Provided humanitarian aid by feeding over 100 bomb blast victims in Ikeja Cantonment.
Collaborated with medical professionals (doctors and pharmacists) to deliver essential healthcare services to internally displaced persons in Piwoyi, Abuja.
Education
Nasarawa State University Keffi
PGD
Public Administration
Federal University Of Technology Owerri
Bachelor
Chemical Engineering
Languages
English
Native
Skills
Business Development
Sales, Negotiations, Partnership Development, Market Expansion, Lead Generation.
Strategic Planning
Corporate Strategy, Long-term Planning, Business Strategy Implementation.
Relationship Management
Investor Relations, Partner Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communication.
Project Management
Project Planning, Project Execution, Team Leadership.
Product Development
MVP Development, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Product Design Collaboration.
Market Research & Analysis
Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Analytics.
Digital Transformation
Blockchain Technology, Digitalization Initiatives, Tech Adoption.
Public-Private Partnerships
Government Relations, Policy Implementation, Community Engagement.
Brand Building
Brand Strategy, Marketing Campaigns.
Interests
Sports
Soccer, Tennis.
Leisure
Travelling, Reading.