My journey in tech and entrepreneurship has been a winding road of innovation, resilience, and family life. From Silicon Valley, Africa/Middle East and to the World, I’ve pursued a singular goal: creating impactful solutions while empowering others to thrive.
The Early Years: From Startup Failures to Founding Silicon Africa
Like many entrepreneurs, I faced both triumphs and setbacks in my early days. I founded several startups, including a gaming venture and an IoT agritech company aimed at revolutionizing farming through technology. While promising, these ventures ultimately closed due to various challenges.
These early failures, though difficult, were invaluable learning experiences. They taught me the importance of adaptability and resilience, and how to turn setbacks into opportunities. Concurrent with my gaming startup, I founded Silicon Africa, a collaborative workspace of 12,000+ members for startups navigating the startup ecosystem.
My vision was to create a community where African innovators could learn, share resources, and grow together. Silicon Africa became a cornerstone of the regional tech scene, helping launch numerous thriving businesses.
The Birth of GrowthCrane: Scaling Businesses Through Offshore Talent
My experiences in the startup world revealed a common challenge: teams often get bogged down by repetitive tasks like updating spreadsheets and tweaking ad creatives, preventing them from focusing on strategy and big-picture thinking.
This realization led to the creation of GrowthCrane (https://growthcrane.com). Our vision is to provide trained, full-time offshore employees—GrowthCrane Assistants (GCAs)—who specialize in handling manual aspects of campaign management, design, and reporting. We aim to free up core teams to focus on strategy and growth.
While still in the early stages, our goal is clear: help companies redirect time to strategy and creative work, potentially leading to significant increases in marketing ROI.
Faith and Family: The Core of My Mission
At the heart of everything I do is my family and Catholic faith. Navigating entrepreneurship while staying grounded in my values has been crucial. Losing both parents recently has deepened my resolve to create a legacy honoring their memory and positively impacting others.
My faith shapes my professional mission, emphasizing ethical business practices and integrity. I’m also passionate about men’s health, advocating for holistic well-being, and encouraging fathers to be present and supportive. These experiences have reinforced the importance of a strong foundation rooted in faith, values, and family commitment.
Building a Global Platform: Amaete Art and Beyond
Recently, I ventured into AI-generated art with Amaete Art (https://amaete.art), inspired by my son’s birth in 2023. The joy of fatherhood sparked a desire to create something special for him. Using AI tools, I envisioned crafting books with AI-generated illustrations, capturing the magic I wanted to share with him. Amaete Art became a platform where human creativity merges with AI precision to produce digital masterpieces.
Amaete Art allows me to explore new ideas, push boundaries, and share my journey as an entrepreneur, father, and artist. It demonstrates how technology and creativity can coexist, challenging traditional notions of artistry in the digital age through my AI art series – Fragments of Love and Ambition – An Abstract Journey.
As a two-time Amazon Bestselling Author, I’ve shared my story globally, validating the impact of my work and reminding me of the power of perseverance and storytelling in driving change.
From Zero to Revenue: Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Actionable Insights
The Zero to Revenue Blueprint (https://zerotorevenueblueprint.com) is a newsletter for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and parentpreneurs aiming to scale their businesses efficiently. We deliver actionable growth hacks to accelerate the journey from zero to consistent revenue, leveraging AI, automation, and no-code solutions for fast, sustainable growth.
We also curate insights from successful entrepreneurs, offering real-world examples, expert advice, and proven tactics.
The Future: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Looking ahead, I’m committed to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, especially those balancing business with family. I’ve launched Amaete Venture Studios (https://amaete.com), building AI-powered tools and mentorship to solopreneurs and parentpreneurs. I’m developing resources to help entrepreneurs use AI for faster, more efficient business growth while maintaining work-life balance.
A Vision for the Future
My ultimate vision is a world where entrepreneurs from all backgrounds can thrive, regardless of resources or family commitments. I believe AI and platforms like GrowthCrane can level the playing field, enabling solopreneurs, parents, and individuals from underserved communities to build successful businesses without large teams or excessive capital.
Through Amaete Venture Studios, GrowthCrane, Amaete Art, and From Zero to Revenue Newsletter, I hope to inspire others to dream big, take risks, and leverage technology to create their ideal life and business.
My journey embodies resilience, faith, and relentless pursuit of growth. I’m excited about the future and committed to uplifting and empowering entrepreneurs worldwide.