ISRAEL FAYEMI

AI Product & Digital Venture Builder

Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished operator and builder with a proven track record of launching and scaling digital ventures across diverse sectors including media, professional services, and product. Leverages deep expertise in SaaS development, go-to-market strategy, and cross-functional coordination to transform ambiguous ideas into structured, revenue-generating AI-powered products. Drives end-to-end technical and product decisions, excelling in emerging markets.

Work

Chopdex Markets

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General Manager, Growth & People

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Currently leading the commercial transition of a prediction markets platform, overseeing critical operational handoff and contributing to growth strategies.

Highlights

Supported the commercial transition of a prediction markets platform, developing buyer-facing documentation, operational handoff procedures, and growth assets.

Previously directed product development, go-to-market execution, and content systems across multiple product verticals to expand market reach.

Coordinated cross-functional teams including community, content, platform growth, customer support, and operations to ensure seamless execution and delivery.

Ceedr

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Technical Manager

Helena, Montana, US

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Summary

Managed technical and product development for an AI-powered platform, delivering key features from architecture to frontend implementation.

Highlights

Scoped and developed core AI-powered product features, including an ATS CV scorer, resume rewriter, cover letter generator, and application tracker, utilizing Python (FastAPI) and TypeScript.

Integrated multiple LLM providers and architected a two-stage scoring system combining local NLP with LLM-generated reports, optimizing cost and reducing latency by 20%.

Owned end-to-end technical and product decisions from architectural design through to frontend implementation on Framer, ensuring cohesive product delivery.

Northform

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Managing Partner

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Built and operated a venture studio, leading the full lifecycle of multiple digital products from ideation to market launch and operational setup.

Highlights

Built and operated a venture studio focused on ideating, stress-testing, and successfully launching multiple digital products across media, professional services, and infrastructure.

Led the end-to-end venture lifecycle for concurrent projects, encompassing concept validation, product scoping, go-to-market execution, and operational establishment.

Coordinated cross-functional delivery across design, development, and growth workstreams, acting as the critical link between strategic vision and execution.

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Project Manager

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Directed end-to-end content strategy and project execution across digital platforms, enhancing client engagement and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Owned end-to-end content strategy across digital platforms, managing 4+ concurrent projects from planning through delivery.

Coordinated designers, marketers, and execution timelines, ensuring timely and high-quality content delivery.

Developed robust content frameworks, editorial calendars, and quality control processes that increased client campaign engagement by 35% and reduced content approval cycles by 25%.

Education

Obafemi Awolowo University

Osun, Osun, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science Chemistry

Languages

English

Yoruba

French

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, TypeScript.

Frameworks & Libraries

FastAPI, Framer.

AI & Machine Learning

AI-powered Products, LLM Integration, NLP.

Product Development

SaaS Development, Product Scoping, Concept Validation, Product Architecture, Frontend Implementation, Go-to-Market Strategy.

Venture Building & Operations

Digital Ventures, Venture Studio Operations, Cross-functional Coordination, Operational Handoff, Growth Strategy, Emerging Markets.

Project & Content Management

Content Strategy, Editorial Calendars, Quality Control, Client Campaign Management, Project Planning & Delivery.