Ejide Akinbiyi is an entrepreneur and CEO of MaterialsPro, an on-demand procurement and supply chain platform designed specifically for the construction industry. With over 13 years of experience building and scaling products, Ejide is passionate about using technology to drive innovation and make a lasting impact.
Her journey began in various roles at prominent companies like Jumia, EcoBank, and UBA, where she developed her expertise in strategic partnerships, revenue generation, and business development. Her dedication and leadership skills eventually led her to start MaterialsPro in 2021.
Ejide’s vision is to simplify the process of sourcing building materials, saving time and money for home builders and contractors. They offer 24/7 online ordering and invoicing, B2B payments and analytics, same-day, next-day, or scheduled delivery, and multiple-site delivery.
Ejide’s approach has caught the attention of the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) entrepreneurship centre in Times Square, New York City, as part of the NASDAQ Milestone Maker Program.
Her passion for the internet and startup ecosystem drives her to continuously improve the construction industry and make it easier for Nigerians, locally and internationally, to build their dream homes.
Ejide Akinbiyi is a true pioneer in using technology to revolutionise the building materials industry. Through MaterialsPro, she is helping improve Africa’s construction market by tackling its problems with fragmentation and inefficiencies.