(c) Obichi Obiajunwa 2025
My Experience
Software Develop.
Co-Founder
Microsoft Corporation
Web Design.
Founder, XYZ IT Company
Reinvetning the way you create websites
Teacher and Developer
SuperKing LTD
Sr. Software Engineer
Education
BSc in Computer Science
University of DVI
New Haven, CT ‧ Private, non-profit
AS - Science & Information
SuperKing College
Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
Secondary School Education
Kingstar Secondary School
New Haven, CT ‧ Private, non-profit
My Resume
Degrees
MBA, Innovation & Venture Creation –
Tel Aviv University / The George Washington UniversityEarned an MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Creation through a joint program between Tel Aviv University and The George Washington University, focused on turning ideas into scalable enterprises and leading innovation-driven growth.
Master of Public Health
Hebrew University of JerusalemCompleted an MPH in Health Economics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, gaining expertise in health systems management, economic evaluation, and policy design for global public health impact.
MBBS Degree
Abia State UniversityObtained an MBBS degree from Abia State University, building a strong foundation in medicine, clinical practice, and community health.
Executive & Specialized Training
Project Management in Public Health
Washington University, USA
Patent Law and Global Public Health (“PatentX”)
Harvard Law School & WIPO
Diploma in Innovation Management
African University of Science and Technology, Abuja
Diploma in Research Commercialization
African University of Science and Technology, Abuja
InnoSurvey™ Licensed Practitioner
Innovation 360, Sweden
Monitoring & Evaluation of Health Programs
Public Health Foundation of India
Healthcare Technological Innovation
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Consultancy & Executive Leadership
Chief Facilitator – Transformative Innovation Workshop
TETFund/Innov8 Hub, Abuja | 2025 – PresentLeading a nationwide capacity-building program equipping lecturers with design thinking and innovation skills to address institutional and community challenges.
National Coordinator – Intellectual Property & Traditional Medical Knowledge (TMK)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva | 2025 – PresentDirecting Nigeria’s national program on traditional medicine knowledge, helping communities and practitioners protect and commercialize their innovations through IP tools.
Founding Partner – Hutzpa Innovations
Hutzpa Consulting and Innovation Lab, Abuja | 2017 – PresentLeading a multidisciplinary team in innovation consulting, research commercialization, data protection, and program delivery, managing $10M+ in grants across multiple African countries.
National Coordinator – IP SALAYE Project
WIPO, Abuja | 2021 – 2025Designed and implemented a national IP and entrepreneurship program for NYSC members, building youth capacity for innovation-driven enterprises.
Training Manager – Research for Impact Initiative
TETFund/Innov8 Hub, Abuja | 2021 – 2025Created and facilitated innovation management programs that trained 1,000+ lecturers to commercialize research for societal benefit.
Consultant – AUDA-NEPAD (AU High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies)
2022 - 2024Contributed to the development of the African Union’s Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy.
Country Lead – Google Amplify Project
Nigeria | 2024Led a national expert team to build inclusive datasets that improve fairness and cultural alignment in generative AI models.
Program Manager – Innov8 Hub
Abuja | 2020 – 2022Managed national innovation programs including i-FAIR and TETFAIR, impacting over 500 researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs.
Founder – Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship
Abuja | 2018 – PresentBuilt Africa’s leading innovation leadership hub, training 1,500+ young professionals in 30 countries.
President & Chief Executive - Obichi PitchLab
Abuja | 2024 – PresentLeading Africa’s first research commercialization platform that transforms academic projects into viable ventures.
Assistant Project Manager - Pears Program for Global Innovation
Tel Aviv, Israel | 2015 - 2016Oversaw communication channels for various stakeholder engagements, consistently meeting timelines for scheduled projects, and contributed emerging market insights to support Israeli entrepreneurs and startups.
Academic & Medical Practice
Lecturer – Gregory University Uturu
Abia State | 2022 – PresentTeach Community Medicine to senior medical students (400–600 level) and supervise public health research projects.
Adjunct Lecturer – University of Port Harcourt (ACE-PUTOR)
Port Harcourt | 2025 – PresentTeach Healthcare Innovation and Implementation Science to master’s students.
Adjunct Lecturer – African University of Science and Technology (AUST)
Abuja | 2023Taught Entrepreneurship as part of the General Studies program for undergraduates.
Research Assistant - The George Washington University
Washington DC | 2016 - 2017Conducted research initiatives centered on business model innovation, due diligence methodologies in new venture financing, startup valuation, and the creation of project management business case studies.
Resident Pediatrician – Federal Medical Centre Keffi
Nasarawa | 2014Managed pediatric cases, supervised interns, and coordinated patient-family communications in infectious disease units.
Project Manager – AIDS Care & Treatment Plus-Up Program (CDC-supported)
Keffi | 2012 – 2014Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient adherence and expand HIV/AIDS services, achieving a 90% adherence improvement rate.
NYSC Community Projects – Nasarawa State University Medical Centre
Keffi | 2012 – 2013Established an HIV center and borehole water project; trained 77 community health workers. Received the State Merit Award for outstanding service.
House Officer – Federal Medical Centre / Specialist Hospital
Owerri | 2010 – 2012Completed medical internship rotations in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and obstetrics/gynecology.
Publications & Thought Leadership
Books
Blueprints for Value Creation: A Story-Driven Guide to Innovation Mastery.THE IP PLAYBOOK: 101 Real-World Questions And Answers For Innovators And Academics.
INKTIMACY: Reflections From A Life Still Becoming
Policy & Research
Co-authored strategies on AI governance, health innovation, and research commercialization.Published works on intellectual property, public health, and innovation management.
Keynote Speeches
Convocation Lecture, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (2024) – Launch of Obichi PitchLab.“IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity” (2024 World IP Day), University of Port Harcourt.
Research Innovation Academy Graduation (2024) – “From Bench to Business: Trade Secrets for Ideas Commercialization.”
“Towards a Sustainable Roaring Twenties: Accelerating Growth through Impact”, Milken Institute Global Conference (2021).
Speaking & Training Engagements
Transformative Innovation Workshop (TETFund/ Innov8 Hub, 2025–Present)
Lead facilitator of a recurring capacity-building program equipping lecturers with design thinking to solve institutional challenges.
Research for Impact (TETFund/Innov8 Hub, 2021–2025)
Designed and facilitated Nigeria’s largest innovation management program, training over 1,000 lecturers to translate academic research into market-ready solutions.
NDIC Innovation Unit, 2022 - Present
Consultant delivering strategy workshops and innovation roadmaps for institutional transformation.
Innov8 Hub, 2020 - 2022
Program Manager for i-FAIR, supporting 500+ researchers and entrepreneurs in prototyping and commercialization.
Conference Speaker
Frequent speaker at over 40 international conferences and leadership forums on value creation, AI governance, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
My Portfolio
My Blog
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