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Ed Njeru

@ednjeruwanjama

Product Leader | SaaS, Data & Social Impact Systems | Product Strategy | 0→1 Product Development | Neurodiversity & Ethical Tech Builder

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

A working culture where co-creation and collaboration are strongly valued. Change, growth, and innovation are strongly encouraged, and personal and professional development are supported.

Product Leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling SaaS, data, and impact-driven systems across enterprise and emerging market environments. Experienced in product strategy, 0→1 product development, supplier intelligence systems, data quality operations, and cross-functional leadership.

Strong track record translating complex operational and societal challenges into scalable, user-centered products that improve efficiency, accessibility, trust, and decision-making. Passionate about ethical technology, inclusive innovation, and building products for underserved markets.

CORE SKILLS

Product: Product Strategy, Product Discovery, Road mapping, GTM Strategy, MVP Development, Product Lifecycle Management, User Research, Agile Collaboration

Data & ML: Data Products, Product Analytics, Supplier Intelligence, Data Quality Systems, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Optimization, Machine Learning Products Lifecycle Management.

Leadership: Cross-functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Process Optimization, Team Leadership, Venture Building, Strategic Planning

Others: Social impact entrepreneurship, Ethical innovation mentorship

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder, Kirira Innovation Cafés

Current

Kirira Innovation Cafés

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Co-built a collaborative learning platform for rural entrepreneurs with innovation and mentorship tools. Designed accessible engagement models tailored for underserved, low-literacy users to support inclusive participation.

Product Design Inclusive Innovation User Research Accessibility Design Mentorship Programs Community Learning Low Literacy UX Rural Entrepreneurship Co founding

Current

Founder, Invest Jua Kali

Current

Invest Jua Kali

May 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Built a supply chain intelligence platform for informal manufacturing enterprises by defining product vision and roadmap for a data-driven sourcing and production insights offering. Conducted user research and early-stage product validation across informal sector supply chains.