DAVID AJOKU, P.E.

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ABOUT

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.

In the Press:

David Ajoku Named to Carnegie Mellon University's 2026 Tartans on the Rise

Work with me:

Strategic Advisory & Business Consulting

For founders, operators, executives, & business enterprises.

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

  • Clarify product vision and strategy

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

  • Integrate AI into business operations to accelerate growth.

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, students, 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 and career 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

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