Washington, DC, District of Columbia, US
Summary
Leads strategic vision and multimedia content creation aimed at amplifying the impact narratives of humanitarian and development sectors.
Santa Monica, California, US
Summary
Identified and evaluated startup opportunities; conducted weekly deal sprints and presented high‑potential investment opportunities to partners.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Co‑founded CDIAL.AI, an AI tech company localizing digital access through language technologies for low‑resource African languages; led commercialization, product strategy, and partnerships.
Highlights
Co‑founded in 2021 alongside Yinka Iyinolakan and Shona Olalere ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cdial?utm_source=openai))
Launched Indigenius Mobile and multilingual smart keyboard supporting 180 African languages ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cdial?utm_source=openai))
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Established Africa Business Radio as a multi‑platform digital radio and podcast network connecting African businesses—especially SMEs—to stories and insights that inspire profitability. Developed brand strategy, international expansion, and forged partnerships across Nigeria and South Africa. Led company through rebranding, doubling ARR and listenership.
Highlights
Grew Africa Business Radio from one streaming show to 15+ shows across Africa (as of 2017) ([fledge.co](https://www.fledge.co/2017/toward-a-profitable-africa/?utm_source=openai))
Repositioned company leading to 2× growth in annual recurring revenue and listenership ([wellfound.com](https://wellfound.com/p/soji-akinlabi?utm_source=openai))
Led strategic expansion across key African markets and established partnerships with institutional stakeholders ([wellfound.com](https://wellfound.com/p/soji-akinlabi?utm_source=openai))
Startup Mentor
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Summary
Mentored early‑stage founders, providing strategic guidance and growth support across technology startups.
San Francisco, California, US
Summary
Conducted due diligence, formulated investment theses, and sourced deal flow in investment committees; worked closely with general partners and contributed to venture strategy.
Austin, Texas, US
Summary
Guided startup founders in business development, go‑to‑market strategy, and fundraising within early‑stage ventures.
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Drove market expansion strategies and launch initiatives for Africa Business Radio.
Ljubljana, , Slovenia
Summary
Managed sponsorships, advertising sales, and marketing strategy across Nigeria and South Africa.
Highlights
Led revenue generation activities with annual revenue exceeding $500K+ ([wellfound.com](https://wellfound.com/p/soji-akinlabi?utm_source=openai))
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Summary
Engaged in broadcast journalism and business development activities, producing content and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
Broadcast Producer
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Summary
Produced health, science, and technology content; covered the 2011 UN Climate Change Conference; supported programming with reach of over 200 million viewers in Africa.
Highlights
Covered the 2011 United Nations Climate Change Conference among top ten African journalists ([wellfound.com](https://wellfound.com/p/soji-akinlabi?utm_source=openai))
Show viewership reached 200+ million across 54 countries ([wellfound.com](https://wellfound.com/p/soji-akinlabi?utm_source=openai))
Standby Task Force
Volunteer with digital humanitarian network providing crisis mapping, media monitoring, and situational awareness for humanitarian organizations.
digital media, broadcast, podcasting, journalism.
startups, business development, venture capital.
executive management, strategic planning, growth strategies.
financial modeling, quantitative analytics, business analysis.
AI, indigenous language tech, digital products.
media production, business journalism, impact storytelling.