Banke Ajayi
Enabling SMEs to Build Systems That ScaleI help African startups, platforms, and SMEs build the strategies and operational systems they need to grow sustainably, using frameworks I’ve tested while building my own ventures.Why Work With Me?
I’m not a traditional consultant, I’m an operator.I actively run Find A Biz Africa, You Sabi Sell, and other tech-enabled ventures. Every recommendation I make has been applied, refined, and proven in real-world contexts, from local search platforms to grassroots commerce infrastructure.I know what works in resource-constrained, fast-moving markets, because I’ve built for them.What I Offer
Fractional CXO Services
- Growth Strategy & Product-Led Go-to-Market (GTM)
- Marketing Infrastructure & Channel Experiments
- Platform Localisation & Operational Design
- Data & Automation Readiness (without expensive tools)Startup + Ecosystem Consulting
- Playbooks for grassroots and community-driven businesses
- Designing digital programs that boost SME visibility and access
- Product-market localisation for Pan-African scaleWhat I’m Building
Find A Biz Africa
Making African businesses visible and discoverable, starting with Nigeria.
A platform-first approach to solving local search, platform onboarding, and growth visibility.About Me
15+ years in product, strategy, and operations across financial services and tech:
- Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Snowplow Analytics.
- MBA - Imperial College.
- Author - No One Cares About Dashboards: A Practical Guide to African Data Strategy.Let’s Work Together
I’m open to:
- Africa-based consulting engagements (retainer or project-based)
- Fractional leadership roles (CXO, Ops, Growth)
- Advisory support for platforms working with SME growth challengesLet's Connect - Click below