Israel Ayodele

Experience

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  Nutshell

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2014

  Product Design Intern

  ● I created intuitive and elegant User experience flows that provided solved complex consumer problems and drive business results. ● I worked under the direct supervision of the Product Lead while Contributing to the full design cycle from research to ideation through execution.

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  Nutshell

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2017

  ●Sketched drafts on paper, Produce prototypes and test functionality. ● Improved the design of existing products. ● Initiated the process for the design, researched materials, techniques, and iteration of new products for clients. ● I created intuitive and elegant User experience flows that provided solved complex consumer problems and drive business results. ● I worked under the direct supervision of the Product Lead while Contributing to the full design cycle from research to ideation through execution. ● I multitasked between organizational client projects and internal projects rapidly.

  • Junior Product Design Associate

    Feb 2015 - Jul 2017

  • User Experience Designer

    Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
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  Click Secure Technologies

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  Product Manager

  Assisted with defining product requirements and specifications.Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify market opportunities and trends.Helped in managing the product development process, from ideation to launch and post-launch support.Supported product marketing efforts through product positioning, messaging, and communication materials.Worked closely with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure successful product development and delivery. Show less

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  Ultimate103.9FM

  Mar 2018 - May 2019

  On Air Personality/Producer
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  Clichers management chambers

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Business Development Associate
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  FUTA digital accelerator program

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2022

  Curator

  The FUTA digital accelerator program is a first of its kind program to be hosted by a Nigerian University. This great initiative is powered by Clichers Management Chambers in partnership with the Federal University of Technology Akure.Our aim is to raise 1000 student entrepreneurs within the Next 5 Years.

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  Clichers Management Chambers Ltd

  Dec 2019 - Jul 2020

  Director of Programs and Project
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  #FoundersRoundtable

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Curator

  The #FoundersRoundtable is a community of emerging startup founder's. The community is a plain field for emerging founder's to learn, share idea's, discuss important topics that impact and also learn from more experienced founders.We host weekly Roundtable talks and we analyze topics that are very dear to our growth as startup founders.To join us: bit.ly/FoundersRoundtable

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  Clichers Management Chambers Ltd.

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

  Head of Partnerships
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  Upwork

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  Senior Product Manager (Freelance)
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  SmartChain Limited

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2023

  I currently lead and manage programs, marketing, partnership and products for the SmartChain Group. I led and managed Business Strategies, Product Development/Innovation, Marketing Strategies, Programs, Operations, Business Growth, and expansion Strategies.

  • Director Group Technology and Operations

    Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Director of Program Management

    Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Business Program Manager

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
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  HealthXP Africa

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

  Head of Products

  •I currently lead Product development and Partnerships where I work together with senior leaders and executives across HealthXP to clearly define and articulate the product vision, desired functionality, scalability, and success metrics for our Product Users,•I also lead Take charge of the product vision and plan the roadmap for all HealthXP products to ultimately build the best solutions whilst focusing primarily on driving user adoption and self-service.•I build and conduct in-depth analyses of user groups in terms of key commercial metrics whilst using major common factors or attributes such as demography, location, customer segment, etc. to build, realizable and action-oriented roadmap decisions.•I oversee and develop accountability schedules for all HealthXP product delivery by ensuring the team deploys frequent market research and in-person user research to understand each user's target persona and most unique needs. •I Facilitate a collaborative and agile environment, while also leading process improvement efforts to help Drive design, efficient prototyping, smooth A/B testing, and solution development of key features to attract & retain more users and improve valuable metrics. •I build solutions that overcome challenges to deliver value for large customers in a scalable way while I act as an active promoter for the HealthXP Product team, including creating future product vision and strategy with product roadmaps and reporting to various stakeholders and senior leadership on metrics and adoption.•I currently Manage a team of seasoned product leaders, engineers, and designers with a large and growing potential to build the next products that will proffer solutions whilst changing the world with technology.•I lead Technical and Business Partnership endeavors with internal Product and Technical teams, external partners, Technical Solutions Partners/Providers, and contractors to creatively deliver product ideas and strategies. Show less

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  Fundrayser

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  Head of Products and Programs.

  I overseered all product development initiatives while simultaneously managing all operations and program-related activities.

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  Microsoft for Startups

  May 2023 - now

  Fellow
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  SalesPlat Technologies

  Jul 2023 - now

  Head of Operations and Programs
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  LaunchLogik

  Sept 2023 - now

  • Advisory Board Member

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Co-founder and COO

    Sept 2023 - Oct 2024
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  ProductDive

  Oct 2023 - now

  City Director

  ProductDive, established in 2019, is dedicated to providing Product Managers with the essential tools, knowledge, and a supportive community to enhance their expertise, distinguish themselves in the industry, lead outstanding teams, and innovate groundbreaking tech products. Our curriculum is time-tested, drawing from over a decade of experience. With a thriving community of over 1500 alumni, we have a strong presence in leading tech companies across various sectors such as health tech, fintech, ed-tech, and beyond. Show less

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  StratPal Limited

  Jan 2024 - now

  • Non Executive Director

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Director of Products and Business Partnerships (B2B Sales)

    Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
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  Emergency Response Africa

  Dec 2024 - now

  Head of Products