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Sanmi Olukanmi

Founder

Founder at Shekel Mobility

Lagos State, Nigeria

FoundedShekel Mobility · YC

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51 people in our graph share verified history with Sanmi — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Opeyemi OdeleyeunlockedSanmi: together at Obafemi Awolowo University (2005–2007)
×11Sanmi: together at Obafemi Awolowo University

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) — 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 — the partner who ran Shekel Mobility's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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

Shekel Mobility's investors · 6

Cross Culture VenturesMaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M checks · since 2023Rebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2023Unpopular VenturesMiami · $100K – $500K checks · since 2023Ventures PlatformAbuja · $50K – $1M checks · since 2023Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2023

Co-founders at Shekel Mobility

BOBenjamen Oladokun
Benjamen OladokunFounder
VMValentine Mayaki
Valentine MayakiFounder

Experience

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

Skills & more

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

Languages English · Yoruba

From Sanmi's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sanmi Olukanmi?
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.
Where does Sanmi Olukanmi work?
Sanmi Olukanmi is Founder of Shekel Mobility.
What companies did Sanmi Olukanmi found?
Sanmi Olukanmi founded Shekel Mobility.
Where did Sanmi Olukanmi go to school?
Sanmi Olukanmi studied at Obafemi Awolowo University (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Engineering Physics).

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Also attended Obafemi Awolowo University51

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Shared employers

Also worked at Shekel Mobility2

Benjamen OladokunFounder at Shekel MobilityValentine MayakiFounder at Shekel Mobility

Also worked at Eazypapers Technologies Limited1

Benjamen OladokunFounder at Shekel Mobility