I am a Lagos-based Senior Product Manager, technical PM mentor, and creator of AI PM Intensive. I build AI, fintech, SaaS, and API products that scale, then help product managers and technical founders across Africa build the judgement to do the same. I also wrote Product Managers Are Becoming Product Builders as a practical field book for that shift.
Oluyomi Olushola Michael, also known as Olushola Oluyomi, is currently PM at Unifonic (Remote, Dubai), leading 5 core products including Integrations middleware and Journey Orchestrator. I scaled regional SMS/WhatsApp integrations to process 80M+ annual transactions.
Before Unifonic: product leadership roles at Slide (fmr. Exqu), Read Nigeria Network, and Flutterwave Barter. Across fintech, SaaS, and eCommerce, the through-line is the same — translate technical messes into clean product decisions as a product builder and technical product manager.
Beyond shipping: mentoring PMs across Africa through the AI PM Intensive, structured cohorts, and 1:1 mentorship. I also build the next generation of tech talent through TechReach Community, founded 7+ years ago.
A trusted escrow and transaction protection platform built for the African market — enabling secure peer-to-peer and business transactions with confidence.
AI-powered task management with embedded SLA/OLA enforcement, smart escalations, and workflow automation — designed for operations teams across Africa.
A smart spending tracker helping users in Nigeria and the UK manage budgets across currencies, track habits, and build healthier financial routines.
A community-led last-mile delivery startup connecting local riders with senders through dynamic pricing and real-time logistics matching for underserved urban markets.
Built the platform for NABNTV's Africa Chamber of Commerce — uniting African leaders and diaspora to trade resources, collaborate, and create opportunities for citizens at home and abroad.
Full product lifecycle from ideation through UX and design handoff for a Nigeria-focused telemedicine platform.
Product blueprint and feature spec for an AI-powered travel itinerary and planning assistant.
Repositioned product-market fit for a fitness brand, driving 40% revenue growth through targeted product changes.
Gamified workout app with real-time tracking, achievements, and social features targeting Gen Z fitness enthusiasts.
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Founded TechReach Makerspace (now TechReach Community) — taking technology education and career awareness directly to schools and rural communities across Nigeria.
Recognised mentor for early-career PMs navigating their first PM roles across Africa.
Facilitated and mentored women across 8+ African countries through a 6-month PM programme and internship transition support.
Life skills and PM training mentorship for young people aged 18–35 building meaningful careers.
Supporting maker spaces and learning communities across African cities to grow the next generation of builders.
Delivered digital collaboration training for Miro Enterprise users internally and across partner organisations, driving tool adoption and digital fluency.
Led technology education initiatives bringing career awareness in tech, product, and design to underserved communities with limited access to formal schooling.
Managed the OBS Editorial unit for a full service year, coordinating leaders to deliver consistent programming, publications, and broadcasts across all NYSC milestones.
I use these product, GTM, analytics, technical, collaboration, and AI tools to ship products, lead teams, prototype ideas, analyse user behaviour, and mentor product managers.
Olushola is one of those rare Product Managers who combines deep technical expertise with flawless execution. His technical depth allowed him to actively contribute to architecture discussions — not just as a PM but as a true thought partner. The engineering team respected him immensely. He genuinely elevates everyone around him.
Oluyomi's expertise goes beyond the rudimentary. His ability to dissect complex problems and mold them into actionable strategic plans is nothing short of commendable. He has an innate ability to bridge gaps between different teams — a cornerstone in the successful advancement of our product.
Michael's dedication, strategic thinking, and exceptional leadership have a positive impact on our team. His ability to understand customer needs and deliver innovative solutions consistently improves our products. His supportive and approachable nature makes him a valuable asset.
Oluyomi is an excellent manager — he showed excellent sportsmanship in the delivery of his work as well as being an eloquent communicator. I would gladly recommend him for any position he is vying for as he is an excellent hire.
Olushola is an astute manager and leader with an impressive show of shrewdness in bringing projects from papers to their physical form. His planning ability and meticulous approach to solving issues is admirable — he has a way of keeping everyone involved.
Managed him during his internship at Wallets Africa, and he was very enthusiastic to learn — which was my favourite thing about him.
Honest takes on product, talent, and what it actually takes to build in Africa. No personal brand theatre — just things worth saying.
LinkedIn's Associate Product Builder program, Tomer Cohen's Full Stack Builder model, and Marty Cagan's Product Creator argument all point to the same thing: PMs need to reposition. I expanded the idea into a full Product Builder field book.
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