Esdoris Nwawuike

Led business development and strategic partnerships for an esports gaming startup, focusing on platform growth and monetization.

• Spearheaded the planning and development cycle for the GamePride platform, collaborating with developers on game economy design and implementation.
• Co-developed a compelling investor pitch deck based on in-depth market research, successfully attracting investor and venture capital interest.
• Identified and forged strategic partnerships with existing online and offline gaming communities, significantly expanding market reach.
• Initiated and implemented player retention strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in registered player retention on the GamePride platform.

Co-founded a blockchain startup, driving digital transformation initiatives and product development from concept to user stories.

• Initiated and successfully pitched a digitalized manifest scheme to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), promoting technological adoption for road users.
• Led comprehensive requirement gathering sessions with diverse stakeholders to define detailed high-level and low-level specifications for platform development.
• Developed user-friendly stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring platform accessibility and ease of use for a non-technical user base.

As Managing Partner and Business Development Manager, drove corporate strategy, forged key relationships, and expanded market presence for the consultancy.

• Cultivated and secured profitable business relationships, driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Expertly brokered and managed critical relationships with strategic partners and investors.
• Collaborated with partners to design and develop modern healthcare facilities across 34 local governments in Katsina State.
• Spearheaded the development and annual review of the corporate long-term strategic plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Directed the implementation of comprehensive business development strategies, overseeing brand building and lead generation initiatives.

Managed projects focused on attracting foreign direct investment and promoting economic growth within Imo State.

• Marketed and promoted investment opportunities across Imo State to attract foreign direct investment.
• Collaborated with the Project Manager to establish the Imo State Investment Guild, contributing to a significant increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
• Identified and actively marketed investment opportunities across all 27 local governments within Imo State.
• Played a key role in planning and executing the inaugural Imo State Investment Summit, successfully attracting global investors.

Co-founded a communication firm, leading business development, marketing, and product launch for an educational software platform.

• Co-founded iStudent, an online educational software, and successfully marketed it to over 22 high schools, facilitating student interaction, group work, and academic progress tracking.
• Led the strategic transition from user growth to monetization, successfully onboarding high schools across Nigeria.
• Directed product, design, and marketing teams in developing and deploying the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to Madonna Secondary School.

Provided humanitarian assistance and medical support to vulnerable populations.

• Provided humanitarian aid by feeding over 100 bomb blast victims in Ikeja Cantonment.
• Collaborated with medical professionals (doctors and pharmacists) to deliver essential healthcare services to internally displaced persons in Piwoyi, Abuja.