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
Sanmi went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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
In turn, Sanmi can intro founders to Shekel Mobility's investors below.
Shekel Mobility's investors Β· 4
Co-founders at Shekel Mobility
Experience
- Pioneer FundVenture Partnercurrent2024 β presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Shekel MobilityCo-Founder / CEOcurrent2021 β presentDelaware, United States
- Shekel MobilityCo-Foundercurrent2021 β presentDelaware, United States
- Eazypapers Technologies LimitedFounder, CEO2015 β 2023Ikoyi, Lagos
- Seedstars Capital NigeriaChief Revenue Officer2017 β 2018Lagos, Nigeria
- Swaps clothing companyFounder2013 β 2016
- Olaaoyinn Investments LimitedManaging Director2014 β 2015Lagos
Education
- Obafemi Awolowo UniversityBachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Engineering Physics2005 β 2010
Skills & more
Languages English Β· Yoruba
From Sanmi's professional profile.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,668
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Obafemi Awolowo University mafia14
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Same school
Also attended Obafemi Awolowo University30
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