Founders, operators, investors and builders.
FirstFounders is built by people who know what it takes to move from idea to company, company to traction, and traction to scale. Our team combines venture building, investment, technology, product, finance, legal, commercial and ecosystem expertise.
David Lanre Messan
18+ years of venture building. Leads venture strategy, founder selection and M&A relationships.
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Kemeshi Samuel
Leads brand, community, talent pipeline and strategic partnerships.
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Shola Ayeni-Powell
16+ years scaling technology businesses across Europe, the Middle East and Africa; advises founders on growth and expansion.
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Ngozi Nwabueze, Esq.
16+ years of legal and advisory experience; leads legal, structuring and governance.
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Idris Eboade
Leads investment strategy, capital advisory services and LP fundraising for the venture fund.
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Jinad David
Leads technology, engineering and technical strategy across the Studio and portfolio.
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Oluwatobi Oyeniji
Leads financial management, planning, reporting and performance.
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Sunday Omohwovo
Leads product strategy and development across the Studio.
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