Oluwabusayo Adeniyi

Oluwabusayo (Busayo) is the visionary Founder and CEO of iT8 Academy. She is an experienced and passionate Conversation Designer with a strong track record of creating engaging, intuitive, and user-centered conversational experiences across both voice and chatbot platforms.

Her expertise spans Conversational AI, user research, and design thinking, enabling her to craft clear, concise, and impactful dialogue flows that enhance user interaction. Proficient in Natural Language Understanding (NLU) platforms, chatbot frameworks, and AI tools, she blends technical skill with creativity to deliver exceptional results.

Known for her collaborative leadership and excellent communication, Oluwabusayo currently chairs as the Nigerian Country Chair for G100: Mission Million.

Oluwafunmilola Joseph

Oluwafunmilola (Lola) Joseph is a seasoned Product Manager and Scrum Master with over five years of experience leading digital product strategies and Agile delivery across fintech, edtech, and retail. As a Global Talent Visa recipient based in the UK, Lola has worked with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital solutions while also mentoring aspiring product professionals through communities and initiatives such as ProductDive.

She is passionate about simplifying product management concepts for newcomers, helping professionals transition into tech roles, and fostering inclusive growth in the product community.

Joshua Favour-Dimola

A result-driven Product Manager with over six years of experience turning bold ideas into market-ready products that deliver measurable impact. He has led initiatives that achieved 4x higher onboarding conversions than industry averages, reduced churn by 20 percent, and launched AI-powered platforms like GenadePro across three major UK cities, onboarding over 100 verified providers within months.

He holds multiple certifications including Google UX Design Professional Certificate, Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing, Google Digital Skills for Africa, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, and specialized Product Management training.

Adegoke Kester

Adegoke Kester is a Business Development and Partnerships Leader at Interswitch, with extensive experience driving fintech growth across Africa. He has led strategic collaborations in digital payments, SaaS, and embedded finance, and is passionate about developing the next generation of tech sales professionals. 

Rabbi Sule

Rabbi is the Academy Operations and Programs Manager, leveraging her background in customer service, quality assurance, and program management to deliver a smooth and engaging learner experience. She plays a key role in nurturing the Academy’s culture of innovation and community.