Innovation || Startups || Founder Anutio || Investor || Sustainability || Fintech || Blockchain || EdTech || AI || Web3

I’m a curious generalist who loves solving complex problems, challenging the status quo, and building solutions that help people and organizations grow. I’ve always been drawn to work that connects strategy with people. My current focus is building AI tools, systems and partnerships to help businesses achieve their goals. 

As Founder of Anutio, I help organizations achieve bottom-line revenue by mapping business goals to employees' career development needs. Anutio helps organizations visually see, understand, and grow their people by mapping skills to business capability needs, uncovering internal talent, and connecting employees to meaningful growth opportunities —  making career development planning and allocation of training budget more measurable, tangible, transparent, and human.

I truly enjoy turning abstract ideas into practical outcomes, working closely with teams to translate insights into real solutions that make a difference.

Ehi Agbonlahor

Michael Akpan  , CBAP, PSM, PSPO

TheSkillGarage

Founder

Afroshop

Product Development Lead

THRILLWORKS

Senior Product Manager

Bounteous

Senior Product Manager 

Havas CX Canada | Havas Media

Business Analyst (and Scrum Master)

Digital Bananas Technology

Product Manager

Digital Business Analyst 

University of Uyo

Faculty Lecturer

Eunisell Limited

Technical Sales Engineer

Product Leader | Innovator | Builder of Products and High-Performing Teams


With over a decade of experience, I am a Product Leader passionate about creating impactful digital solutions, solving complex challenges, and driving growth. My expertise lies at the intersection of technology, business, and user experience, where I have consistently delivered measurable results.



🌟 Achievements in Leadership & Innovation

As Director of Growth & Product at TheSkillGarage, I led the EdTech startup’s expansion to five countries, achieving a 2500% increase in student enrollment and generating about a $1M in revenue within 15 months.

As Senior Product Manager, I spearheaded the launch of innovative products, including Type-2 diabetes management apps, eCommerce platforms generating multimillion-dollar sales, and loyalty programs that enhanced customer retention.

Entrepreneurship: Founded a tech ecosystem that empowers the BIPOC community to bridge skill gaps, fostering talent and creating long-term value through education and technology.



📈 Data-Driven Results

My approach is grounded in data and analytics, which I use to inform strategies, prioritize roadmaps, and develop impactful features. I am dedicated to aligning products with market needs and achieving business objectives to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency.



🌍 Digital Transformation Expertise

With expertise in agile methodologies, design thinking, and cross-functional collaboration, I have managed global teams to deliver seamless products. From optimizing processes to unlocking new revenue streams, I’ve partnered with leading brands such as TELUS, Barclays, Tim Hortons, Coca-Cola, RBC, Rogers, Scotiabank, SCENE Plus, Viatris, etc.



🛠️ Key Strengths

👉🏼 Product Vision & Roadmap Development
👉🏼 Agile Project Management (Scrum, Kanban)
👉🏼 Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
👉🏼 SaaS, DTC, and B2B Product Development
👉🏼 User-Centered Design & Market Research
👉🏼 Artificial Intelligence (AI)



📚 Lifelong Learning

I continually adapt to industry trends and technologies. My entrepreneurial journey and track record of high-impact product launches highlight my ability to navigate dynamic environments and deliver results.



🌟 Why Work With Me?

I combine strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive growth, innovation, and value creation. Whether scaling a startup, mentoring teams, or leading enterprise-level transformations, I am committed to making a meaningful impact.


Let’s connect to explore opportunities to work together.

Founder | Product Management Coach

Michael Akpan

In celebration of the International Women’s Day, we’re proud to announce TheSkillGarage $50,000 Tech Scholarship Fund dedicated to helping women transition into high-impact tech careers.


Through this initiative, 40 women will receive support to launch careers in:


1.  AI Business Analysis and 
2. AI Product Management.


Every applicant receives a 50% tuition scholarship, making it easier to gain the practical, industry-relevant skills needed to thrive in the AI-driven economy.


Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.


If you’ve been thinking about breaking into tech, this could be your moment.


Apply here:  
https://lnkd.in/dSSNNfb4

Michael A.

Senior Product Manager|| AI and SaaS || I help non-tech professionals break into Tech & 2.5x their salary | $25M+ added to my community || Tech community builder

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