Ezekiel Adewunmi

Ezekiel Adewunmi was born on May 12, 1993, in Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Lagos. He was involved with PaytoLethttps://paytolet.com and Robota STEM Training.https://b2bhint.com/en/company/ng/robota-stem-training-ltd--RC-7116314
==Education==
Adewunmi is an alumnus of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), having completed the TEF Entrepreneurship program in 2022.https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/tef-announces-start-ups-selected-from-all-54-african-countries-for-its-2022-entrepreneurship-programme TEF Announces Start-ups Selected from All 54 African Countries for its 2022 Entrepreneurship Programme The TEF program is renowned for providing training and funding to entrepreneurs from across 54 African countries.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/01/2022-tef-opens-applications-to-grant-5000-training-for-entrepreneurs-in-54-countries/ Vanguard: 2022 TEF Opens Applications to Grant $5000, Training for Entrepreneurs in 54 Countries He also earned certifications:
* Google Digital Skills for Africa (2022)
* Project Management Professional (PMP) from Alison
* ICT & Business Skills from MTN Nigeriahttps://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/200-youths-receive-equipment-grants-at-mtn-foundations-ict-and-business-skills-training/ Vanguard: MTN Foundation's ICT and Business Skills Training
* Entrepreneurship Development from Africa's Young Entrepreneurs Organization (A.Y.E.).https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/ayes-180-per-applicant-targets-one-million-entrepreneurs/amp/ Vanguard: AYES Targets One Million Entrepreneurs The organization also launched the M1ME initiative, aimed at human capital training and entrepreneurship development in Africa.
===Career===
Adewunmi's career is defined by his significant contributions to the tech and real estate industries. He began his journey as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SKWNAPP Creative Enterprises in 2013, where he worked for over a decade. He led product development and strategic operations, working with diverse companies to scale their business goals.
In January 2022, Ezekiel founded PaytoLethttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/paytolet, Proptech platform that revolutionizes the property search process in Nigeria. PaytoLet connects buyers and sellers and has rapidly expanded under Adewunmi's leadership. Operating on a modest budget, the company achieved a 35% profit margin within two years, with over 81% of traffic coming from organic search. Adewunmi's expertise in digital marketing and strategic partnerships has made PaytoLet a formidable player in the real estate industry, competing with giants like NigeriaPropertyCentre and PrivateProperty. The startup has been collaborating with some of the biggest real estate agents in Nigeria to enhance its service offerings and reach.https://www.mypanhandle.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/610816473/paytolet-proptech-startup-is-working-with-some-of-the-biggest-real-estate-agents-in-nigeria/ EIN Presswire: PaytoLet PropTech Startup is Working with Some of the Biggest Real Estate Agents in Nigeria
Ezekiel also serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Robota STEM Training, a tech-driven initiative that focuses on educating young people in STEM fields. Since August 2023, he has contributed to Robota's mission to empower youth through technology education.
===Awards & Recognition===
Adewunmi's leadership has earned him several accolades, most notably the 2023 Global Recognition Awardhttps://globalrecognitionawards.org/ from Global Recognition Awards™. His work at PaytoLet has positioned the company as a leader in the Nigerian real estate market. He is also an alumnus of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which further underscores his entrepreneurial capabilities.
He has been featured in several media outlets, including VC4A,https://mentors.vc4a.com/profiles/ezekiel-adewunmi/ VC4A: Ezekiel Adewunmi Profile Crunchbase, and MTN Alt Winners.
===Notable Achievements===
* CEO of PaytoLet, transforming Nigeria's real estate industry through innovative technology
* Secured strategic partnerships with brands like Ezoic and Agoda
* Under his leadership, PaytoLet received 6.24k clicks and 205k impressions from Google searches in April 2023
* A recognized mentor at VC4Ahttps://mentors.vc4a.com/profiles/ezekiel-adewunmi/, contributing his expertise to the global entrepreneurial community.
* Spearheaded the Robota STEM Traininghttps://robotastemtraining.com/ initiative as CTO, focusing on the advancement of STEM education in Africa.
===Personal Life===
Adewunmi mentors startups and contributes to tech-based community development projects.https://www.abc27.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/618098856/skwnapp-creative-enterprises-to-invest-in-edutech-and-create-more-remote-job-opportunities/ SKWNAPP Creative Enterprises to Invest in Edutech and Create More Remote Job Opportunities
Category:Founders
Category:1993 births
Category:People from Lagos
Category:Nigerian people