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Samson Kugbakin

@theirebamiji

Senior Product Manager and business leader with 6+ years of experience building and scaling fintech and digital products.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote-first Senior Product Manager roles at global companies—built for distributed teams, async communication, and outcome-focused cultures. I’m immediately available and want to drive 0→1 and scaling initiatives while balancing compliance and growth.

I’m a results-driven Product Manager with 4+ years building and scaling products in regulated fintech environments. I’ve led 0→1 development and growth initiatives that turned early traction into measurable user and transaction outcomes.

At MyEcurrency Nigeria Limited, I scaled the organization from employee #3 to 20 employees while leading a portfolio across regulated fintech products. I launched a new product line from 0→1, grew users 4x from 5,000 to 20,000, and increased transaction volume 50–100% by shipping high-impact features, running user research, and using a data-driven roadmap.

I’m strong at navigating compliance and security requirements while keeping momentum on product delivery. I’ve conceptualized and deployed a my-ecurrency mobile application reaching 10K+ downloads, and I’ve led cross-functional teams of 5–10 through agile execution, sprint planning, backlog management, and stakeholder alignment.

Earlier, at Savi.ng (VFD Group), I helped acquire 10,000 active customers in 90 days through go-to-market execution and improved retention through iterative product releases. I also supported strategic acquisition by Piggyvest by establishing operational excellence, client experience infrastructure, and product documentation—skills I bring into every remote, outcome-focused product role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Product Manager

MyEcurrency Nigeria Limited

Jan 2021 - Feb 2026 (5 years 1 month)

Scaled a fintech product portfolio in a regulated environment, growing users from 5,000 to 20,000 through data-driven roadmaps and funnel optimization, achieving a 300% increase in user engagement. Shipped 3–5 major features to increase transaction volume by 50–100% and managed compliance and security requirements while leading 5–10 cross-functional team members.

Product Management Product Strategy Roadmapping Go To Market Agile Scrum PRDs Product Analytics Funnel Analysis Fintech Compliance

Product Manager

VFD Group

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020 (5 months)

Built and launched Savi.ng, acquiring 10,000 active customers in 90 days via go-to-market execution and seamless onboarding. Developed product roadmaps and requirements, shipped iterations that improved retention, and supported product acquisition into Piggyvest.

0 To 1 Product Development Product Roadmapping Go To Market Strategy User Research PRDs Agile Scrum Stakeholder Management Product Analytics Customer Onboarding A B Testing

Marketing Consultant

VFD Group

Dec 2019 - Aug 2020 (8 months)

Led campus marketing campaigns for a fintech mobile application while embedding into product and development meetings to inform product thinking. Supported V Bank rebrand by contributing to feature roadmap development, conducting user research, and aligning stakeholders across teams.

Marketing Strategy Product Thinking User Research Stakeholder Management Product Roadmapping Digital Campaigns Business Strategy Cross Functional Collaboration

Current

Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

Current

The Phiz Company

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Founded and scaled an events and talent management business from a 2-person operation into an established Lagos entertainment brand. Produced 50+ live events (50 to 15,000 attendees) and increased client retention by 30% through strategic relationship management, and brand strategy.