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Sanmi Olukanmi

Founder

Founder at Shekel Mobility

Lagos State, Nigeria

FoundedShekel Mobility Β· YC

About

Sanmi Olukanmi is the co-founder and CEO of Shekel Mobility. He has founded and exited multiple automotive ventures over the past decade, with experience in sourcing, business strategy, and growth. He studied Engineering Physics at Obafemi Awolowo University.

Founder at Shekel MobilityYC W23

Intro paths

YC

Sanmi went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) β€” any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Nicolas Dessaigne, General Partner at Y Combinator β€” the partner who ran Shekel Mobility's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β†—

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In turn, Sanmi can intro founders to Shekel Mobility's investors below.

Co-founders at Shekel Mobility

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Seun OkunfolamiChief Product Officer

Experience

  1. Pioneer FundVenture Partnercurrent2024 β€” presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Shekel MobilityCo-Founder / CEOcurrent2021 β€” presentDelaware, United States
  3. Shekel MobilityCo-Foundercurrent2021 β€” presentDelaware, United States
  4. Eazypapers Technologies LimitedFounder, CEO2015 β€” 2023Ikoyi, Lagos
  5. Seedstars Capital NigeriaChief Revenue Officer2017 β€” 2018Lagos, Nigeria
  6. Swaps clothing companyFounder2013 β€” 2016
  7. Olaaoyinn Investments LimitedManaging Director2014 β€” 2015Lagos

Education

  1. Obafemi Awolowo UniversityBachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Engineering Physics2005 β€” 2010

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship18Start-upsE-commerce4Business Strategy13Marketing StrategyTeam BuildingStrategic Sourcing2AutomotiveProject PlanningBusiness DevelopmentTeam LeadershipStrategic Planning

Languages English Β· Yoruba

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