Jason Omu

Entrepreneur | General Manager | Finance Professional
Lagos, NG.

About

Dynamic entrepreneur and First Class Honours Finance graduate from the University of Lagos, currently leading PawaVox, a field intelligence platform revolutionizing data capture for NGOs and field teams. As an Entrepreneur in Residence at Fast Forward Venture Studio, I drive GTM strategy, business development, and operational scaling to deliver verifiable ground-level intelligence. Leveraging a strong financial foundation, I am dedicated to building impactful ventures that address critical market needs and achieve significant growth.

Work

The Investment Society, University of Lagos
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Head, Management Consulting & VC Fund

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led a student-run management consulting division and venture capital fund, advising startups and managing a team of analysts.

Highlights

Spearheaded the management consulting division, successfully leading multiple engagements to advise early-stage startups on strategic growth and operational efficiency.

Managed the student-run venture capital fund, overseeing investment analysis and decision-making processes for nascent ventures.

Recruited, trained, and mentored a team of analysts, fostering talent development and ensuring high-quality output for consulting projects and investment evaluations.

Orchestrated the execution of consulting engagements, delivering actionable recommendations that contributed to the strategic development of advised startups.

Sankore Investments
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Market Research & Investment Intern

Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Conducted critical financial and market research to inform investment decisions and support due diligence processes.

Highlights

Performed in-depth financial and market research, providing data-driven insights that directly supported investment decision-making processes.

Assisted in due diligence procedures, gaining practical experience in evaluating investment opportunities and risk assessment within a professional setting.

Contributed to comprehensive investment analysis, enhancing understanding of market dynamics and financial valuation methodologies.

Fast Forward Venture Studio
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Entrepreneur in Residence

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Driving the strategic development and scaling of PawaVox within a venture studio, focusing on achieving critical revenue milestones.

Highlights

Developed and executed a robust Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy for PawaVox, identifying target markets and establishing initial traction for the innovative field intelligence platform.

Led comprehensive business development initiatives, securing foundational partnerships and laying the groundwork for PawaVox's first revenue milestones.

Managed all aspects of venture scaling within the studio framework, optimizing resource allocation and strategic planning to accelerate product-market fit.

PawaVox
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General Manager

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Leading the end-to-end development and market launch of PawaVox, a field intelligence platform, to deliver verifiable ground-level data for NGOs and development organizations.

Highlights

Spearheaded the development and launch of PawaVox, a cutting-edge field intelligence platform designed to capture voice and video data with GPS-tagging for enhanced data verification across diverse languages.

Directed comprehensive sales strategies and managed strategic partnerships, successfully penetrating the NGO and development sectors to establish early market presence and user adoption.

Orchestrated go-to-market execution, identifying key market segments and tailoring product offerings to meet critical needs for verifiable ground-level intelligence.

Implemented operational frameworks for data capture and processing, ensuring the platform's ability to support critical applications like election monitoring and field verification.

Education

University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Bachelor's Degree

Finance

Grade: First Class Honours

Skills

Operations Management

Operations Management, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Field Operations.

Generative AI & Process Automation

Generative AI, Process Automation, Technology Integration.

Leadership & Team Building

Team Leadership, Mentorship, Cross-functional Collaboration, Venture Management.

Financial Analysis & Modeling

Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Due Diligence, Investment Analysis.

Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy & Business Development

GTM Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Management, Market Penetration, Market Research.