# Temitope Okeseeyin

Temitope Okeseeyin (née Olukunle) is a Nigerian-born HR-Tech expert, career coach, and author, known for her contributions to HR technology, professional development, and the gig economy. She is the founder of Outnovately Africa, and the University of Freelancing.
Okeseeyin is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI). She is the author of best-selling freelancing book Borderless.

## Early life and education

Temitope Okeseeyin was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She was introduced into entrepreneurship at a young age, influenced by her mother.
She graduated from Ekiti State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in geography and planning science. During her university years, she served as president of the Rotary International Youth Arm, where she participated in humanitarian initiatives. She proceeded to acquire a master's degree in diplomacy and strategy with a focus on international relations from the University of Lagos in 2020.
Prowess University in Delaware, USA, awarded her an honorary PhD in Human Resources Management in 2024.

## Career
### Outnovately Africa

In 2020, Okeseeyin founded Outnovately Africa, an HR-tech startup dedicated to helping businesses connect with skilled African talent. The company's services include recruitment, human capital development, and interview coaching.
Recognizing the need for HR professionals to adapt to technological advancements, Okeseeyin launched Africa’s first-ever HR-Tech coaching program in 2023. The program is designed to bridge the gap between traditional HR practices and emerging technologies. She also established Outnovate, a weekly masterclass series focused on skill-building and professional development. Since its inception in 2021, the series has reached approximately 200,000 attendees.

### University of Freelancing

Okeseeyin established the University of Freelancing in 2023. The online EdTech platform offers specialized programs and Professional Diplomas in fields such as No-Code AI, HR-Tech, Virtual Assistance, and Freelancing. The university graduated its first set of entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria, in December 2023. By August 2024, it had reached over 100,000 Talents and also trained its first 1,000 students in No-Code AI in Texas, USA.
In 2024, the University of Freelancing, under the leadership of Temitope, played a key role in the World Bank-funded Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project, a $50 million initiative designed to empower youth, women, and persons with disabilities through digital skills development.
In 2025, Okeseeyin expanded her educational initiatives by launching SkillNovue AI, a platform under the University of Freelancing designed to provide Talents with AI-driven learning tools, global certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

### Unmute Your Mic Movement

In 2023, Okeseeyin founded the Unmute Your Mic movement to empower professionals to find and use their voices to unlock their potential. The movement gained widespread recognition through media appearances and interviews on platforms such as Kaftan TV, Newscentral, and Forbes.

## Authorship

Temitope Okeseeyin has published several books. She has several publications on Forbes, Business Day, and This Day.

### Books

* Get Productive. 2020. ISBN 978-978-59340-2-1.
* Borderless. 2021. ISBN 978-9785837490.
* Upwork Mastery. 2021. ISBN 978-978-59340-0-7.
* Unmute Your Mic. 2023. ISBN 978-978-59340-1-4.

## Awards and honours

* 2023 African Leader of Merit Award (Ghana)
* Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award (Rotary International)
* Upwork Expert Vetted — Top 1% Talent
* Honorary Doctorate Degree (Prowess University, Delaware, USA)
* Top 100 Coaches in Africa (Gabi Magazine)
* Top Global 90 Career Influencers (2024)
* 20 Industry Impact Makers (2025)

## Fellowships and associations

* Member, Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI)
* Fellow, International Association for Human Resource Information Management
* Certified SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (Scaled Agile, Inc.)
* Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
* Certified Management Specialist (London Graduate School)
* Fellow, Institute of Arts, Management, and Professionals
* Diploma in Human Resources Management (Alison Institute, Galway, Ireland)
* Certificate in Project Management (British Project Management Academy)

## Personal life

Temitope married Temidayo Okeseeyin on October 19, 2023, upon which she changed her name from Temitope Olukunle to Temitope Okeseeyin.