About
Serial entrepreneur and technology leader with a proven track record of launching, scaling, and exiting multi-million dollar ventures across diverse industries including technology, retail, and manufacturing. Adept at identifying market opportunities, securing significant funding (over $75M), and driving rapid growth through strategic partnerships and innovative product development. Leverages deep expertise in operational leadership, business development, and market positioning to build high-performing organizations and deliver measurable commercial success.
Work
Udaara Technologies Inc.
|Founder & Chairman of the Board
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Summary
Led the strategic vision and development of Udaara Technologies Inc., a US-based company focused on building innovative on-demand technology platforms.
Highlights
Spearheaded the conceptualization and development of the company's inaugural product, an infotainment platform designed to engage rideshare passengers and promote local businesses.
Directed overall business strategy, product roadmap, and market positioning for a disruptive technology solution targeting the transportation and local commerce sectors.
Established foundational partnerships and operational frameworks to support the launch and scaling of on-demand technology services in competitive markets.
Independent Consultant & Business Advisor
|Consultant & Investor
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Summary
Provided strategic consulting and investment advisory services, playing significant roles in launching and developing businesses across diverse industries.
Highlights
Led fundraising efforts for a float glass manufacturing project, securing over $75 million in capital for equipment and operational setup.
Advised multiple startups and established companies on market entry, business model development, and growth strategies within the health and other sectors.
Leveraged deep industry insight to identify investment opportunities and facilitate the successful launch of complex ventures.
Buildersandthings.com.ng
|Founder
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Summary
Established and led Buildersandthings.com.ng, an online retail company in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in building materials and home improvement products.
Highlights
Positioned the company as a market leader in web-based sales, capturing significant market share in the Nigerian building materials sector.
Forged strategic partnerships with key manufacturing companies and importers, ensuring a robust supply chain and competitive product offerings.
Developed and executed the e-commerce strategy, driving customer acquisition and sales growth for a pioneering online retail venture in the region.
Whatskew Incorporated
|Founder
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Summary
Founded and scaled Whatskew Incorporated, a food and beverage manufacturing company specializing in vitamin-fortified beverages (Freshet) in the Eastern USA.
Highlights
Achieved widespread distribution, placing Freshet products in over 1,000 stores across 5 states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont.
Oversaw the entire product lifecycle from conceptualization and manufacturing to market launch and distribution, establishing a strong brand presence.
Built and managed operational infrastructure to support high-volume production and distribution networks for a rapidly expanding beverage brand.
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management
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Certificate
Management
Courses
Managing Technical Professionals
Harvard Business School
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Certificate
Business Strategy
Courses
Launching New Ventures
Suffolk University
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MBA
Business Administration
Salem State University
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Bachelor's Degree
Business Administration
Skills
Business Strategy & Development
Business Launch, Market Entry, Strategic Partnerships, Fundraising, Investment Management, Business Model Development, Growth Strategy, Market Positioning, Entrepreneurship, Innovation.
Operations & Management
Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, E-commerce Operations, Product Development, Distribution Networks, Operational Leadership, Team Leadership.
Technology & Product
On-Demand Platforms, Technology Solutions, Product Roadmap, Digital Strategy, Web-based Sales.
Financial Management
Capital Raising, Investment Analysis, Financial Oversight.
Interests
Hobbies
Table Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Travel, Cultural Exchange.