Babatunde Julius
@babatundejulius
Results-driven operations executive who scales startups and optimizes processes for growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Operations Executive with a proven track record of building and scaling startups, optimizing business processes, and driving operational excellence. I leverage strategic planning, process automation, and data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and profitability.
At Homgrove Technologies I advanced from Operations Manager to Head of Operations, launching new product verticals, streamlining workflows, and overseeing financial reporting and budget control. I collaborated with senior leadership to align operations with strategic goals.
My earlier roles include Venture Associate at Proti Ventures, where I conducted due diligence and market analysis for crypto and fintech startups, and Operations Officer at Transporta African Rides Limited, where I scaled a driver fleet rapidly and optimized operational frameworks.
I also manage programs for Lighthearts Consulting across multiple countries and led large volunteer and student teams to secure funding and deliver social enterprise projects. I am passionate about hiring, onboarding, talent development, and using technology to drive measurable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Operations
Homgrove Technologies
May 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Oversee financial reporting, budget control, and performance tracking while launching new product verticals and streamlining workflows to increase productivity and reduce operational friction.
Program Manager
Lighthearts Consulting
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Oversee and coordinate 18 volunteers across three countries, improving operational efficiency by 25% and streamlining service delivery to over 70 institutions across multiple countries.
Operations Manager
Homgrove Technologies
Sep 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Designed and implemented operational frameworks to boost efficiency and scalability, led hiring and onboarding, and created a customer service system that cut response times by 90%.
Venture Associate
Proti Ventures
May 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Conducted due diligence and market analysis for crypto and fintech startups, prepared investment memoranda, and collaborated with founders to refine business models and go-to-market strategies.
Operations Officer
Transporta African Rides Limited
Mar 2019 - Sep 2019 (6 months)
Scaled the driver fleet from 2 to 40 within three months (1,900% growth) and optimized operational frameworks to improve service quality for the ride-hailing service.
Team Lead
Enactus Ekiti State University
Mar 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Led a 60-member team to develop social enterprise projects, secured a grant for a biogas system, and raised over N3,800,000 in project funding through partnerships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rome Business School
Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Pursuing a Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation with a focus on startup management and innovation-driven business practices.
Ekiti State University
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Team Lead, Enactus; led projects including a biogas system and secured grant funding.
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering covering fundamentals of structural design, construction management, and engineering principles.
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