An accomplished tech founder and startup operator with a proven track record of building, scaling, and successfully exiting a technology venture in fintech. Currently leading Movva, a pioneering last-mile delivery platform, Tolu possesses deep expertise in growth Engineering, product marketing, and early-stage operations. Adept at driving user acquisition, forging strategic partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams to solve real-world problems and open new markets.
Co-Founder & CEO
MOVVA
Apr 2025 - Present
Lagos, Lagos, NG
Leading the strategic development and market launch of Movva, a pioneering last-mile delivery platform leveraging public transport networks and everyday commuters.
GTM Consultant
EARNIPAY
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
Remote, US
Advised Earnipay on go-to-market strategies, driving product scaling and optimizing customer acquisition for their payroll solution targeting SMEs.
Chief Operating Officer
PURSE MONEY
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
Lagos, Lagos, NG
Directed operations, growth, and customer success functions for a virtual dollar card and wallet company, driving user acquisition and product-market fit iterations.
SME-Growth Manager
CARBON (Formerly OneFi)
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024
Lagos, Lagos, NG
Managed SME growth and operations for Carbon's business banking arm, driving acquisition, loan utilization, and strategic partnerships.
Co-Founder & COO
VELLA FINANCE
Sep 2020 - Nov 2023
Lagos, Lagos, NG
Co-founded and led operations for Vella Finance, successfully scaling the fintech platform to over 30,000 SMEs before its acquisition by Carbon.
Growth Product Lead
IMAGE BOOSTERS KONSULTING
Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
Lekki, Lagos, NG
Led growth product initiatives, driving organic traffic and executing high-impact SEO and inbound strategies for B2B and B2C clients.
Co-Founder
INSTAKITCHIN
Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
Lagos, Lagos, NG
Co-founded Instakitchin, a food delivery platform, overseeing its development, strategic direction, and initial market entry.
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Ekiti State University
Ekiti, Ekiti, NG
Business Management
Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
SEO
Udacity
Content Marketing
Data Analysis
Codecademy
Tableau
Udemy
PowerBI
Microsoft
Core Competencies
Technical Tools