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50-word biography

Olawale Olalekan is a technology founder and entrepreneur, and the founder of Afroshipper, Gevento and Tech Launch. He builds companies, products and systems that solve real problems and create opportunities across global markets.

150-word biography

Olawale Olalekan is a technology founder, entrepreneur and global business builder. He began his career in enterprise technology, working across Salesforce, business analysis and solution design before moving into leadership and then entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Afroshipper, a technology-powered cross-border logistics platform; Gevento, an event technology platform; and Tech Launch, a software product and technology consulting company. Olawale speaks and writes about company building, technology, leadership, execution and global business, and mentors professionals moving into and through technology careers. His work is grounded in operating experience rather than theory: building products, hiring teams, serving customers and making the decisions that decide whether a company survives.

Companies

• Tech-Launch Consulting

  A consulting and product studio delivering Salesforce implementation, automation, data work and custom product development for organisations and early-stage founders.

• Afroshipper

  A technology-powered logistics and cross-border commerce platform simplifying how diaspora communities and businesses move goods internationally.

• Gevento

  An event technology platform for creating, promoting, discovering, managing and experiencing events.

• Builda Africa

  A venture focused on connecting African talent, businesses and opportunity with global markets through technology and enablement.

Speaking topics

• Start Small. Build What Matters.
• Technology Is Not the Business.
• Breaking Into Technology Without a Perfect Start
• From Technical Expert to Leader
• Building Across Borders

Media contact

Office of Olawale Olalekan — submit requests through the media inquiry form.