EDUCATION
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2015 2019Turku
ENTREPRENEURSHIP - DSc/PhD
University of Turku, Finland
My research focused on commercialization process of high technologies. I used case studies from ICT, Cleantech and Life Sciences industries. I also taught entrepreneurship and commercialization courses to bachelor and master's degree students. -
2018 2019Hämeenlinna
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL TEACHER’S EDUCATION (IPTE)
Häme University of Applied Sciences, Finland
This is my pedagogy degree which focused on Vocational Education and Training. It also centred on technical training at Polytechics or University of Applied Sciences. This degree made be a certified teacher in the United Kingdom. -
2014 2015Turku
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – MBA
Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland
My MBA centred on business management especially for SMEs that are engaging in internationalization. It also employed Lean Start-up methodology for developing and commercializing innovations. -
2011 2012Jyäskylä
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FAMILY BUSINESS – MSc
University of Jyäskylä, Finland
I studied entrepreneurship, international entrepreneurship, and family business. I also studied family business successiion and continuity. -
2007 2009Kajaani
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – BBA
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland
This program broaded my knowledge on international business. I focused on development new international business especially from renewable energy sectors. -
2000 2002Ilaro
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – HND
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Nigeria
I learned management courses such as business management, financial management, international business, managerial and cost accounting, marketing and entrepreneurship. -
1997 1999Offa
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – ND
Federal Polytechnic Offa, Nigeria
I learned management courses such as business management, financial management, international business, managerial and cost accounting, marketing and entrepreneurship.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
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2019Turku
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Finland
Conducting research on commercialization skill, new business development, lean entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, and entrepreneurial approach for internationalization. -
2015 2019Turku
DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Finland
Researching on technology commercialization, Lean start-up, new technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and internationalization. -
2013 2015Oulu
PROJECT RESEARCHER
Centre for Measurement of Information and Measurement Systems, University of Oulu, Finland
Researching on new technology commercialization. -
2012 2012Oulu
INTERNSHIP RESEARCHER
Centre for Measurement of Information and Measurement Systems, University of Oulu, Finland
Researching on new technology-based firms.
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
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2019
ADVISOR
Adept Group Finland Ltd (Oy) and Osasoft Technologies
• Adept Group Finland Ltd (Oy), Turku, Finland: The company assembles solar generator, offers renewable energy consults, exports Finnish education and provides internationalization services for Africa Market. (www.adeptgoc.com)
• Osasoft Technologies, Lagos, Nigeria: The company offers different technologies to tackling societal challenges. (www.osadsoft.com) -
2019Turku
PROMOTER
Eduten Ltd, FR Trading Ltd, and Markkus Kauriala Fire Safety and Equipment Ltd
• Eduten Ltd, Turku, Finland: The company that develops digital mathematics platform for kids. (www.eduten.com)
• FR Trading Ltd, Turku, Finland. The company markets “Bronya” products (insulating paints). (www.bronya.fi)
• Markkus Kauriala Fire Safety and Equipment Ltd, Turku, Finland. The company offers fire safety services and sells and maintains fire equipment. (www.kauriala.fi) -
2019Lagos
CHAIRMAN (CHIEF ADVISOR), BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DeGesh Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship Ltd (DITE) and Others
• DeGesh Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria. The company offers training and business supports services. It also promotes. (www.degesh.net)
• DeGesh Financial and Investment Services, Ibadan, Nigeria. The company offers financial services to entrepreneurs.
• DeGesh-Gift Leather Works, Ibadan, Nigeria: The company produces and market all leather products, such as shoes, bags, belts and wallets.
• DeGesh-Yetty Fashions Empire, Magboro, Ogun state, Nigeria. The company produces clothes for men, women and children.
• DeGesh-Leo Publishing, Sango-Ota, Ogun state, Nigeria. The company produces “practical books” for primary and secondary schools.
• DeGesh-Quadri Oil and Gas Services, Ibadan, Nigeria. The company offer gas and gasoline delivery services.
• GBS-Adept Global Enterprises, Ibadan, Nigeria. The company offers distribution services.
• Osadsolutions Services Ltd. Lagos, Nigeria. The company offers services for car owners, car repairers, and electricity generator’ repairers. (www.osadsolutions.com) -
2016 2016Turku
EXPORT DIRECTOR (Consulting)
FR Trading Ltd, Turku, Finland
I was investigating Africa Market and liaising, negotiating and making deals with Africa customers. -
2015 2017Turku
CEO/MANAGER
Adept Group Finland Ltd, Turku, Finland
I was responsible for commercialising company’s new products, and projects. -
2013 2015Kajaani
PROJECT STAFF
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
I was working on different project and my tasks consisted of business intelligence, marketing, information analyses, and technology commercialization. -
2012 2015Kajaani
CONSULTANT
Adept Consults, Kajaani, Finland
I was conducting strategy analyses for customers, and training young entrepreneurs on strategy issues. -
2009 2009Vuokkati
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
Snowpolis Ltd, Vuokkati, Finland
I was conducting marketing researches on Renewable energies – Bio-fuel, Solar and Wind. -
2007 2011Kajaani
INTERNATIONAL RELATION OFFICER
Leenan Puhdistuspalvelu Ltd, Kajaani, Finland
I was getting and liaising with international suppliers. -
2004 2007Ibadan
MARKETING / ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
GBS - Adept Global Enterprises, Ibadan, Nigeria
I was responsible for importing from China. -
2003 2004Sokoto
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC)
Sokoto Local Government Service Commission, Sokoto, Nigeria
I was working in the human resources department. -
1999 1999Ibadan
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHEE (Internship)
National Television Authority (NTA), Nigeria
I was working in the department of marketing.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
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2016 NOW
Certified Market Research Associate (CMRA)
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2016 NOW
Certified Market Strategy Associate (CMSA)
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2016 NOW
Certified Digital Marketer
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2016 NOW
Certified Corporate Sales Associate (CCSA)
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2016 NOW
Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)
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2016 NOW
Six Sigma
PROFESSIONAL BODIES / ASSOCIATIONS
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2010 NOWUnited Kingdom
Professional Affiliate Member
Chartered Institute of Marketing London
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2019 NOWUnited Kingdom
Member
Chartered Business Management Educator
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2019 NOWNigeria
Member
Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation, Nigeria
Website: www.cemri.org
HONORS AND AWARDS
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2017 2017Turku
EXCELLENCE IN ACTION
Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland
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2009 2009Kajaani
FASTEST GRADUATING STUDENT
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland
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1999 1999Offa
OVERALL BEST GRADUATING STUDENT IN BUSINESS STUDIES
Federal Polytechnic Offa, Nigeria
VOLUNTARY SERVICES
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2020Nigeria
Initiator and promoter
MANAGING YOUR DIABETES IN YORUBA LANGUAGE
This project aims to enlighten people on how they can manage their diabete dieases as well as to strip off sigma with the disease. -
2019 2022Nigeria
Initiator
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR YOUTH
This service aims to provide entrepreneurship free lecture to school children. The first lecture was delivered at Divine Creations Schools in Otta, Ogun state of Nigeria. -
2012 2012Jyväskylä, Finland
Member
STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ
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2009 2011Kajaani, Finland
Member
INTEGRATING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTO KAINUU REGION
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2002 2002Ilaro, Nigeria
Secretary of Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Chapter
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS OF NIGERIA