About
An ecosystem builder with over 10 years of experience supporting African tech startups' access to capital, she leads Ventures Platform's post-investment support team. She has implemented 22+ startup initiatives supporting 150+ startups and holds a Master's in Strategy and Innovation Management from the University of Southampton.
Experience
- Ventures Platform FundPrincipal, Head Platform and Networkscurrent2022 — presentLagos State, Nigeria
- VC Platform Global CommunityMembercurrent2023 — present
- Lengo AIBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
- Wealth8Advisory Board Membercurrent2023 — present
- Co-creation Hub (CcHUB)Director, Startup Support (Incubation and acceleration)2019 — 2022Lagos State, Nigeria
- Co-creation Hub (CcHUB)Incubation manager2018 — 2019Lagos, Nigeria
- GoMyWay Africa (GoMyWay.com)CEO2015 — 2017Lagos, Nigeria
- Co-creation Hub NigeriaBusiness Analyst, Pre-Incubation2014 — 2015Nigeria
- University of SouthamptonProgramme Management Office Intern (iSolutions)2014United Kingdom
- kinetik solutions limitedMarket Research Analyst2013 — 2014London Area, United Kingdom
- SocketworksSoftware Developer2011 — 2013Lagos,Nigeria
- mobileXcetera LimitedTechnical Staff (Industrial Training)2010Nigeria
Skills & more
Venture Financing1Venture Capital1Innovation Management4Team Leadership2Business Analysis8Business Strategy3Program Management1Operations ManagementSocial Media Marketing10Web Applications10Software Development7Blogging4
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Market ResearchProject ManagementStrategic PlanningStrategyStart-upsC#DatabasesCSSStart-up ConsultingStart-ups ManagementProblem SolvingManagement- African Venture Finance Program — Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
- VC University — VC University
From Damilola's professional profile.
Colleagues at Ventures Platform
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Aicha Toure
Venture Partner at Ventures Platform
Atinuke Idowu
Investor at Ventures Platform
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Collins Gilbert
Associate, Platform & Networks at Ventures Platform
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Desigan Chinniah
Venture Partner at Ventures Platform
Dolapo Morgan
Investment Principal at Ventures Platform
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Dotun Olowoporoku
Managing Partner at Ventures Platform
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Elo Umeh
Venture Partner at Ventures Platform
Ezinne Ejimofor
Executive Assistant/Investor Relations Associate at Ventures Platform
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Damilola Teidi-Ayoola?
- An ecosystem builder with over 10 years of experience supporting African tech startups' access to capital, she leads Ventures Platform's post-investment support team. She has implemented 22+ startup initiatives supporting 150+ startups and holds a Master's in Strategy and Innovation Management from the University of Southampton.
- Where does Damilola Teidi-Ayoola work?
- Damilola Teidi-Ayoola is Head, Platform & Networks (Principal) at Ventures Platform.
- Where did Damilola Teidi-Ayoola go to school?
- Damilola Teidi-Ayoola studied at University of Southampton (Master’s Degree, Strategy and innovation); Eastern Mediterranean University (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Information Technology).
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Also attended Eastern Mediterranean University2
Shared employers
Also worked at VC Platform Global Community68
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