Adura Fayode
Chemical-engineer-turned-product-builder, focused on useful AI over
hype.
Active Projects
Cognoria — Building first-principles knowledge in AI.
- A structured journey through foundational texts, starting with the "Deep Learning" book.
- A culture of intense peer accountability and deep, collaborative discussion.
- The objective is to build the skills to architect real systems, not just call them.
- We operate in a small cohort and build a public portfolio of our work along the way.
Aivant — Practical AI for Canadian businesses.
- Help Canadian firms close the U.S. productivity gap (~71% in 2022).
- 90‑day path—Train → Automate → Scale—so capability stays in‑house.
- People‑first, process‑driven: embed durable skills and guardrails; not one‑offs.
Past Projects
Adisly Consult
- Full-stack digital consultancy for utilities, health, climate tech, and pro services; pipeline via cold email; seven-figure revenue each year.
Emerald Smoothies
- B2B2C employee-wellness smoothie program (FCMB, PZ Cussons); won on-site space via cold outreach; six-figure monthly revenue.
Gems Appawear
- Fashion marketplace (stitchAstyle.com) linking buyers with bespoke Nigerian tailors; partners’ earnings up ~100%; TEF grant; fashion drop funded girls’ education.
Work
Shopify — Support Operations
- Built internal Chrome tools and AI workflows to speed support work.
- Led specs, pilots, and rollout; improved shipping-claims flow end-to-end.
Dangote Petrochemicals — Chemical/Project Engineer
- Contributed to 650,000 bbl/day refinery design and construction (Nigeria/India).
- Coordinated EPC reviews during nine-month secondment to Engineers India Ltd.
Interests
Generative AI · Finance · Sports · Entrepreneurship