DAVID AJOKU, P.E.

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ABOUT ME

David Ajoku is a serial tech founder, award-winning engineer, product expert and AI strategist focused on building technologies that create meaningful human impact. He has lead innovations at Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla at the intersections of product design, artificial intelligence, and engineering management – tackling novel technical challenges at the cutting edge of mobile technologies, deep learning GPU design, and self-driving cars.A licensed Professional Engineer, David holds a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from Western Michigan University, two Master’s degrees from Carnegie Mellon University in Mechanical Engineering and Technology Management, and is currently an MPA candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School specializing in AI and Technology Policy.

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Work with me:

Strategic Advisory & Product Consulting

For founders, executives, & businesses building at the intersections of AI and product.

Drawing from nearly a decade of building hardware and software products, I’ve advised over 40 early-stage founders across SaaS, AI, fintech, web3, manufacturing, and wellness — helping them turn early ideas into meaningful traction.Engagements are selective.

  • Clarify product vision and strategy

  • Pressure-test ideas and build a real 0 → 1 roadmap

  • Develop AI systems to improve business operations.

Speaking & Thought Leadership

Keynote speeches, panels, guest lectures, and leadership conversations.

I speak on the themes I build in real life — AI systems, opportunity design, talent mobility, maternal health, and the forces shaping the next decade of human capital development. My talks blend storytelling, technical clarity, and world-class product thinking to help leaders and teams understand what’s coming next and what to do about itIdeal for:

  • AI, tech, and innovation conferences

  • Universities programs & events

  • Venture cohorts, accelerators & founder fellowships

1:1 Strategy Session

For founders, operators, emerging leaders, high-achievers, and ambitious professionals who want strategic clarity — fast.

A focused, high-impact working session where we dissect your positioning, sharpen your narrative, and identify the highest-leverage moves you can make right now. You’ll leave with tactical clarity, a refined direction, and a personalized action plan for your next breakthrough.

  • Audit your digital presence & identify gaps in your positioning

  • Refine your narrative so opportunities come to you — not the other way around

  • Map your next 3–5 highest-leverage moves for rapid career or business acceleration

Trusted by founders, operators, and professionals from Stanford, Google, NVIDIA, Harvard, and fast-growing startups across the U.S.

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"There are very few people with David’s level of product intelligence. His command of AI-driven product development is unreal. David guided us through every phase from ideation to launch with clarity, precision, and a deep understanding of what makes a product competitive and compelling. Our product simply would not be where it is today without his guidance. He’s the kind of operator you want in your corner.
If you’re building anything ambitious, you want David in the room."- YC Backed Founder

"David was one of the best and most experienced consultants we've ever worked with in our life, his experience is second to none and we will most definitely work with him again. 10/10 you won't regret working with him he'll transform the way you think!"- Tina Zafiropoulos
CEO, Phlanx

Opportunity Tools:

The Opportunity Magnet Playbook: Coming Feb 2026 (Pre-Order)
Turn your story, skills, and identity into a magnet for elite opportunities like I did.

For the first time, I’m documenting the exact system I used to go from unknown immigrant to Tesla → NVIDIA → Apple → AI founder → Harvard in under 30 months. This playbook reveals the internal blueprint behind every major leap I’ve made — how I crafted a narrative that opened elite doors, positioned myself for asymmetric opportunities, created pull instead of push, and engineered upward momentum on demand.If you want to become the kind of person opportunities chase, this book is your roadmap.Pre-order now to receive:

  • Private Invite to a Launch Q&A Session (Seats are Limited) — a small, intimate group call where I break down the core frameworks from the book and answer your biggest opportunity questions.

  • Bonus chapter: “The Identity Shift That Changes Everything”.

  • Exclusive Early Access Pricing (increases at launch). Use Code: "EARLY"

The Opportunity Lab (Demystifyd)
The career acceleration network trusted by 2000+ ambitious students and professionals.

Demystifyd (The Opportunity Lab) is an exclusive invite-only community I founded for ambitious students and global professionals who want access to opportunity in the U.S. — faster.Built from the real traction we’ve driven across the U.S. (2,000+ signups, 350+ conference attendees, and a top ranking on Product Hunt), Demystifyd is your all-in-one career acceleration system for upward mobility, network expansion, and professional readiness.Membership includes:

  • Smart Job Discovery (AI Job Finder + H-1B Screener)

  • An AI-powered Career GPS

  • Daily Networking (Video speed chats + curated matches)

  • Get Hired: Recruiter Discovery and Talent Matching

  • Mentorship, Coaching, & Events

  • AI Scholarship Finder and more...

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