Adeshina A.
About Adeshina A.
Adeshina A. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Trade Lenda, recognized as a financial inclusion global change maker by various organizations. He has extensive experience in entrepreneurship and management, having held multiple leadership roles across several companies in Nigeria and the United States.
Current Role at Expert Dojo
Adeshina A. serves as the Expert Dojo Founder for the Winter 2023 Batch. This role involves guiding and mentoring startups through their growth phases, leveraging his extensive experience in entrepreneurship and business development. Expert Dojo focuses on empowering entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to enhance their business prospects.
Professional Experience
Adeshina A. has held various significant positions in multiple organizations. He is currently the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Trade Lenda since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Regina La Meilleur Limited as Management Lead and Partner, and at One Kiosk Africa as CEO/Founder. His experience also includes roles at Aptive Capital as a Venture Partner and Proville as Chief Operating Officer. He has contributed to the growth of several startups and organizations across Nigeria and the United States.
Education and Qualifications
Adeshina A. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Exeter Business School, completed in 2023. He also completed the Cambridge FinTech and Regulatory Innovation Programme at the University of Cambridge in 2022. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bowen University Iwo and a National Diploma in Accounting from RivCas Poly. Additionally, he studied Business Administration and Management at Lagos Business School.
Recognition and Achievements
Adeshina A. has been recognized as a global change maker in financial inclusion by the International Finance Corporation and received accolades from Ernst and Young and the International Trade Council in 2018, 2021, and 2023. His efforts in supporting African entrepreneurs and promoting financial inclusion have garnered attention and respect in the business community.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
Adeshina A. actively participates in mentoring emerging entrepreneurs across Africa through the Tony Elumelu Foundation. He also facilitates courses on innovation and creativity for fresh graduates in collaboration with the Knowledge Exchange Center. His commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the next generation of business leaders is evident in his community engagement efforts.