ABOUT TEN
MEET THE TEAM
Ola Alayande
Founder and Facilitator
He is the Founder and CEO of TEN.com, founded the publication in 2010. He is excited about Africa’s future, passionate about new business ideas and lives in Ireland. Before running TEN.com (Soka & Partners) as a business, Ola worked in the media industry globally. His work at one of South Africa’s biggest magazine publishers lit a fire under him regarding entrepreneurship in Africa. You can contact him at olaalayande@TEN.com
Uzochukwu Ochogu
Lead Project Manager
He is the Lead Project Manager at TEN-startups.com. He has demonstrated abilities in team building and distilling complex technical ideas. He is a Mechatronics Engineer with a richly curated background in media production and cinematography. Occupying a strategic position at TEN-startups.com, he works with the team to drive its processes and progress with a mix of strategic positioning, tactical design and ingenious content. Uzo believes in the growth of Africa’s tech community and has immersed himself in several growth-centered ventures.You can connect with him via his mail: uzoochogu@yahoo.com
AROGUNDADE RAHMAT
Head of Research and Strategy
She is the Head of Research and Strategy at TEN.com, with experience managing teams. Her background in technology, digital marketing and business strategy inform her critical but competitive approach to the innings within the start-up space. Rahmat is fueled by her desire to promote ingenious business ideas and nurture such ideas into subsisting businesses that will have remarkable effects on the African economy as a whole. Tagging herself a “lifelong learner,” Rahmat is agog with knowledge in technology and entrepreneurship and also building on her academic focus in Mechatronics Engineering. Rahmat believes creativity, in whatever aspect, is born out of exposure, an axiom she lives out through her interest in creative writing, fashion, and design. Rahmat is a disruptor and is always ready to take on a challenge. Reach out to arogundaderahmah@gmail.com to connect.
TOLUWALEKE MATILUKURO
Head Editorial Committee
She is the Co- Editor-in-chief at ten-startup.com. She has a flair for team building and management and is passionate about recognizing talents in the start-up space. She is a creative writer and creates content relating to entrepreneurship in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Proactive and ready to spring into action, Toluwaleke describes herself as a natural born leader. She is an innovative thinker who is pointedly looking to create a robust space for information on ingenious start-ups in Africa while following its exponential rise. She has a foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a sturdy background in Automation and Renewable energy and a soft spot for all matters pertaining to the female gender such as women in STEM and girl child education. You can connect with her via her email: toluwalekematilukuro@gmail.com
John AKPObome
Project Manager
He is a Project Manager at TEN-startups.com. He is passionate about creating impact in the society. He is a lover of fashion, a model, a real estate investor, a podcaster, a lover of the street. He is also a feminist( a big fan of gender equality), a women’s right activist. You can connect with him via his email: johnakpos20@gmail.com
Emmanuel Duruaku
Head of Graphics Department
He is the Head of Graphics Department of TEN.com and the official photographer for TEN. His fondness for Photography and Art as one of his recreations has made him become a Digital Content Creator, Professional Photographer, Retoucher and Urban Artist. He is the founder of ED PHOTOGRAPHY which has become one of the emerging photography brands today.
abiola adeoye
Head of Technical Department
He is the Head of technical department and contributor to ten-startup.com. He’s an analytical and creative thinker who’s interested in the Technology space in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. He enjoys reading one or two data backed articles or self development books in his spare time when he’s not having a game of lawn tennis.
Jeffrey Akhagbosu
Graphics Content Creator
He is the graphics content creator of TEN.com. He is a pivotal member of the graphics and editorial team of TEN.com. He is also in charge of the company’s branding and branded merchandise. He is a Digital content creator and graphics illustrator with a passion for design and photography. He is the founder and creative director of streetwear brand (Murph’) and is a sport, fitness and healthy living enthusiast.
Amarachi UBA
Content Writer and Research Strategist
She a Content Writer and Research Strategist for ten-startups.com. Her engineering background and experience in business management makes her stand out. Her excellent interpersonal skills makes her an interesting person to work with. She is also a fashion aficionado and an ideator, always welcome to new ideas. She sources for the next best in the africa startup space. In her free time she handles her personal blog alerosays.blogspot.com/ You can reach her via her mail: aarachi2.47@gmail.com
Daniella Ulelu
Researcher, Strategist and Content Creator
Member of Research and strategy department. Passionate about finding small businesses and assisting them to grow. YouTube content creator and interviewer.
Daniel Abayomi
Head of Website Development
He is the head of website development in ten-startups.com.
He has a keen interests in solving problems and learning new things. He aims to attain proficiency in multiple areas of interest