Meet Hermplify’s CEO and Cofounder — Anthony Olanrewaju
Hermplify, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform, has officially launched to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills. The platform is designed to make it easier for women to succeed by providing tools for managing their businesses, accessing financial support, and learning in-demand digital skills.
Hermplify aims to empower millions of women in Africa, where over 100 million female entrepreneurs currently face barriers like lack of access to technology and funding. By offering user-friendly, AI-driven business and education tools, Hermplify enables women to overcome these obstacles and thrive in the growing digital economy.
“Our mission at Hermplify is simple: to give women and girls the tools they need to succeed in business and life,” said Anthony Olanrewaju, CEO of Hermplify. “With the platform, our scope is to ‘amplify’ every ‘her’ in underserved communities across Africa. This will enable women and girls across Africa easily manage their businesses, access loans, and gain valuable tech skills — all in one place.”
Meet Hermplify’s Cofounder and CEO — Anthony Olanrewaju
With over 10 years of experience in the technology and digital sectors, Anthony is a Communications Manager who worked on the PR team at Microsoft during the launch of Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, and Office 365 in Nigeria in 2012. Recently, as a Senior Executive in Tech, Integration, and Design at an advertising agency, he managed three portfolios, led the Tech department, spearheaded payment integration, and supported the design teams. He was instrumental in the launch of Dangote Flour Mills Hub before its acquisition by Olam Group in a N120 billion ($331 million) sale.
As the technology and website manager for NIVEA Central East & West Africa (CEWA), he ensured the high availability (99.9%) of the NIVEA Ghana & Nigeria websites and restructured existing website components. Anthony also worked with Guaranty Trust Bank, consulting on creative direction and design, and directed the creative launch of MTN TopIt Project, a digital recharge solution.
In 2022, he collaborated with FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc on the Grass to Glass Dairy Development Programme and FrieslandCampina’s 150 Years Anniversary. In 2023, Forbes recognized him as a Digital Communications Visionary under the Forbes BLK Class of 2023. He is a member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR).
Anthony’s specialties include Product Management, Digital Strategy & Marketing, Internet Programming and Application Development, Automation, Project Management, Corporate Communications, and Brand Management. He holds a Master’s in Information Technology and a BSc in Computer Science & Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, from and certifications including Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Certified Google Webmaster, Google Partner, and a Product Marketing certificate from the University of Oxford, UK.
