Investor

Start-ups: Zeraki (Education), CashBackMobileApp (FMCG), WheelTug (Transport) Funds: Rally Cap Ventures, Sherpa Ventures

Co-founder and CEO [formerly COO]

Lifestores is building the digital infrastructure for a healthcare system that transforms access to quality and affordable healthcare in emerging markets. Healthcare providers in markets like Nigeria face a number of challenges, ranging from procurement challenges like high prices and fake medications to new customer acquisition and working capital financing. Lifestores supports healthcare providers with key infrastructure to better help their patients. Our digital pharmaceutical marketplace, OGApharmacy provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ procurement solution that saves healthcare providers 10-20%, along with financing for working capital needs. Our proprietary software, PharmIQ enables healthcare providers to manage their operations with a simple ERP that is tailored to the needs of healthcare providers in emerging markets. We're backed by Health54 (CFAO), Aruwa, Google, Flying Doctors, Consonance, Kepple, StartUp Health, and the i3 program/Gates Foundation. Ultimately, we aim to increase access to quality care for millions of patients. http://www.lifestoreshealthcare.com/

Mentor with Google for Startups

Senior Manager - Supply Chain, Business Development, and Strategy

-Led relationships & execution of contracts with USAID, UNICEF, and other int’l agencies that accounted for 50%+ of company revenue -Developed new partnerships, including creating proposals, giving presentations, and negotiating partnership terms for pharmaceutical, chemical, and agricultural business units. Deepened partnerships with Eli Lilly and Bayer -Managed ~$10m procurement budget. Boosted gross margin by 2% by reducing input & packing costs -Oversaw logistics, including reducing inbound timing by 30% and dispatch timing by 50% -Served as member of senior management team; led bi-weekly operational management meetings and tracking of team targets -Initiated and supported performance improvement initiatives across sales, finance, production, and HR -Led implementation of Microsoft Dynamics for the company -Led team of 20 people -Gave trainings across the Group to middle management & trainees on workplace efficiency, communication, Excel, PowerPoint, and primary research Business Development and Go-to-Market Strategy

Co-Founder, Board Member

Titagya Schools manages five of the highest-performing kindergartens in northern Ghana and partners with the Government of Ghana to transform early education in the region.

Consultant

-Advised buyer on $200 MM+ M&A transaction in telco / IT space; analyzed commercial, technical, legal, and risk management aspects of deal -Outlined approach for Nigerian beverage industry merger integration, including priorities for first 100 days of merger -Developed growth strategy for West African agriculture company -Helped cut labor costs by 20% at South African mine by increasing worker productivity and reducing overtime -Analyzed digitization trends & opportunities in South African insurance -Served on recruitment team for Bain Johannesburg