2015
University & First Steps In Tech
Grew up in Benin City; studied Medical Biochemistry at Delta State University (DELSU). While at DELSU she became a Google Student Ambassador, began running campus trainings, and fell in love with digital marketing.
2016
First Company
Co-founded a content/marketing outfit (René Digital Hub) and started taking on brand and training work
her bestfriend
Joyce Imiegha
Longstanding collaborator; the pair travelled from Benin/Ibadan to Lagos for tech events pre-2018 and worked together on early projects (e.g., René Digital Hub)
2017
Lagos & NYSC
Moved to Lagos in February 2017 for NYSC and started her career at Webcoupers
Peace Itimi on Mfon Ekpo
Mfon opened my eyes to a lot and for me, that was a significant part of my settling in Lagos.
CEO, The Discovery Centre
Mfon Ekpo
daring will take you places common sense doesn't even know exists
Webcoupers
"My workplace was the bestest (Webcoupers is a standard tbh. What Bode & Peter are creating there. The people they recruit 😍 #Goals)
Bode Olatoye and Peter Ajegbomogun
2018
Training & Wild Fusion
Joined Wild Fusion and delivered trainings across Nigeria & Ghana
also ran programmes for Facebook, British Council and Orange Academy
"There was a point in my life when I had a bit of identity crisis, especially because of how I dress. Looking at Adaora made me know that there is nothing wrong with how I dress. I did a lot of training in 2018 where I wore feminine clothes that made me uncomfortable, but then I saw pictures of Adaora on social media rocking suits to board meetings. I thought, if Adaora can do it, then Peace Itimi can."
Peace Itimi when asked about women that inspire her
lumina
Adaora Mbelu
2019
Fintech Marketing and Recognition
Co-founded a content/marketing outfit (René Digital Hub) and started taking on brand and training work.
2020
Seedstars
Resumed at Seedstars (growth role) in February 2020
product guy
Atsu Davoh
His October 2020 interview + nudge catalysed Founders Connect's format
2021
Founders Connect Officially Launches!
The first Founders Connect episode was published in 2021; the show has since profiled dozens of African founders and operators.
later that year
UK Move; 2022 Work
Relocated to the UK (London) under the Tech Nation visa route; by 2022 she was working remotely as Head of Growth at Stax while continuing Founders Connect
2023
Founders Connect Live (Lagos)
First in-person Founders Connect Live show/event in Lagos. She also began working with Smile ID
