"Non nobis solum nati sumus."
(Not for ourselves alone are we born.)
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I’m Zachary — here’s a bit about me below.
Currently (since Feb 2024):
Running Runstr — Where student stories fuel school funding.
My remaining time is dedicated to helping students via Aspiring Innovators, adventuring, cooking, and learning from those who aim to make a positive impact on the world.
My guiding principle is to create a net-positive impact — ensuring that everything I engage with is left better than I found it. My goal is to apply that approach on a large scale.
Past:
In 2021, I co-founded maskedMED, a platform designed to empower Medical Professionals with tools to help them grow & earn additional income from paying subscribers.
maskedMED closed its doors in 2023 — sparking the inception of Runstr.
How maskedMED Democratized Health Information
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In 2017, I co-founded Chow (privately exited in 2021), an all-in-one marketplace and internal software for health & wellness businesses that manages compliance, distribution, and QC/transparency. As well as a line of vending machines currently in 20+ Simon mall locations.
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In 2016, I established a dynamic dev shop specializing in creating bespoke websites, web apps, e-commerce stores, and iOS apps. I held multiple roles, including product manager, designer, and contributing my expertise to diverse projects.
*Reach out if you want to learn more about any cool projects we have worked on.
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In 2015, I was the Director of Digital Design/Marketing at PaidEasy, a mobile payments platform, where I led creative marketing strategies and cost-effective campaigns with my team.
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In 2014, I joined GroupUp, a social events app project, as part of a 5-person team, led by Scott Lynn (CEO of Masterworks), I held the position of head of marketing. My role encompassed creative direction, managing campaigns, and organizing sponsored events.
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In 2013 when I was 18, I co-founded FootMap, a sneaker trading app where users could buy, sell, and trade exclusive and limited footwear. I handled recruiting stores, building relationships with resellers, social media presence, and overall branding.
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I do also love to chat with founders and sometimes invest if someone is addressing a problem that I thoroughly understand — with a solution that is truly efficient and scalable.
Email me at zach (at) obasiolu.com