About
Someone's Director || A multidisciplinary professional with expertise in product relations, project execution, and executive leadership, specializing in driving user-focused innovation from concept to completion. Adekunle excels at building cross-functional teams and managing impactful initiatives, consistently delivering results that influence industries, empower people, and elevate meaningful innovation. With a strong grasp of stakeholder dynamics and market trends, he crafts solutions that align technology, branding, and community development.
Work
Eko Innovation Centre
|PROJECT MANAGER
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Project Manager, Adekunle oversees the end-to-end execution of tech-driven projects, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and high standards of quality.
Highlights
Engaged key stakeholders, including startups, investors, and government bodies, to ensure project relevance, support, and long-term sustainability.
Monitored project execution and tracked KPIs, ensuring deliverables consistently met high standards of quality and innovation.
Designed and structured tech-driven projects from concept to execution, ensuring strict alignment with the Eko Innovation Centre's strategic mission.
Oversaw project budgets and optimized resource allocation, ensuring financial accountability throughout all project phases.
Identified user needs and defined product requirements, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver valuable, market-ready solutions.
3MTT Lagos Volunteer Team
|TEAM LEADER-COMMUNITY PROJECTS & ENGAGEMENT
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Team Leader, Adekunle directs community-based tech projects and engagement strategies to advance digital upskilling initiatives for 3MTT Lagos.
Highlights
Oversaw the planning and execution of community-based tech projects, aligning initiatives with 3MTT's mission of digital upskilling.
Coordinated and mobilized learners, stakeholders, and local partners, driving participation in 3MTT initiatives and community tech programs.
Designed and deployed engagement strategies via digital channels, meetups, and collaborative forums to activate learners and community members.
TechRoot Circuit
|CURATOR
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Curator, Adekunle researches and organizes cutting-edge EduTech resources and insights, fostering meaningful interaction and community growth for TechRoot Circuit.
Highlights
Researched, organized, and presented cutting-edge EduTech resources, tools, and insights tailored to community learning goals.
Fostered meaningful interaction among members through curated conversations, spotlighting contributors, and aligning engagement with community growth goals.
Identified and shared relevant EduTech trends, startup case studies, funding news, and government/NGO policies impacting the sector.
Designed and coordinated learning experiences, workshops, and events aligned with community curriculum themes and skill objectives.
Curated mentorship, peer collaboration, and talent showcasing opportunities, effectively mapping members to relevant roles and external opportunities.
Pop. Tree Group
|GROUP CEO
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Group CEO, Adekunle leads strategic initiatives and operations for Pop. Tree Group, driving innovation and market competitiveness across all divisions to achieve sustained growth.
Highlights
Led and mentored a high-performing leadership team, positioning Pop. Tree as a magnet for top global talent and creative minds.
Spearheaded the development of profitable initiatives, ensuring organizational sustainability through continuous innovation and market competitiveness.
Safeguarded and enhanced brand identity across all divisions, campaigns, and platforms, ensuring consistent market presence and recognition.
Forged and sustained strategic partnerships with clients, governments, and institutions, significantly expanding service reach and influence.
Pioneered and evolved the long-term strategic vision for Pop. Tree Group, successfully adapting to global trends and market shifts to ensure sustained relevance.
ILOTBET
|PRODUCT RELATIONS MANAGER
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
As Product Relations Manager, Adekunle managed user engagement and product traction through strategic promotions and cross-functional communication at ILOTBET.
Highlights
Collaborated closely with marketing to design and refine promotions, bonuses, and seasonal offers, significantly increasing user engagement and product traction.
Monitored industry trends, competitor products, and market shifts to recommend timely product enhancements and strategic positioning.
Facilitated seamless communication between marketing, tech, customer service, and product development, ensuring alignment on product features and campaigns.
Education
ALX VENTURE
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Program
Founder Academy
Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment
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Fellowship
Employability Skills Development
3MTT
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ProductDIVE Program
Product Management
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS
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Service Program
National Service
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
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Bachelor of Arts
Linguistics & Yoruba
Awards
Best New Staff Award
Awarded By
iLOT Bet
Recognized as the Best New Staff within the SEO & Influencer Department for outstanding performance and contributions.
Skills
Product Management
Product Relations, Product Enhancements, Product Strategy, Product Development, Product Rollouts, User Needs Analysis.
Leadership
Executive Leadership, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-functional Leadership, Strategic Planning.
Project Management
Project Execution, KPI Tracking, Budget Oversight, Resource Optimization, Project Design, Stakeholder Engagement.
Marketing & Advertising
Multichannel Marketing, Digital Channels, Brand Development, Campaign Management, SEO, Influencer Marketing.
Market Research
Industry Trend Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Market Shift Analysis.
Client Relationship Management
Client Support, Stakeholder Management, Partnership Growth.
Community Engagement
Community Development, Learner Mobilization, Collaborative Forums, Event Coordination.
Content Curation
EduTech Resources, Insight Presentation, Knowledge Sharing.
Tools & Software
Trello, Salesforce, Google Analytics, Microsoft Power BI, LinkedIn Analytics, Canva, Slack, Zoom, Notion, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Video Production
Movie Producer, Video Directing, Scriptwriter, Cinematographer, Set Designer, Talent Scouter.