Director, Technology & Innovative Enrichment
Technology Entrepreneur | AI Consultant | Civic Tech Advocate
Joseph Agunbiade is a seasoned technology entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building innovative software solutions and driving impactful civic and educational initiatives. He is the founder of Univelcity, a tech training institution that equips aspiring professionals with skills in software development, data science, AI, and product design, while connecting them with job opportunities in the tech industry.
In 2011, Joseph co-founded BudgIT, a pioneering civic tech organization that leverages technology to enhance citizen engagement and institutional transparency, driving societal change across Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ghana. He continues to serve on BudgIT’s board, contributing to its mission of fostering accountability and governance.
Joseph is the visionary behind Getmobile Technologies, a software development agency specializing in building enterprise-level software, mobile applications, and IoT solutions. Through Skill-Up Africa, which he co-founded during the 2020 pandemic, he is championing the creation of a sustainable tech talent pipeline in Africa by combining training with impact-driven investing.
Recognizing the need for innovative security solutions, he co-created Resolute 4.0, a platform designed to enhance transparency and accountability in security systems using human intelligence networks and recruitment strategies.
Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Joseph is an adjunct lecturer working on curriculum development for emerging tech disciplines like data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering. He has also provided consultancy on design thinking to an African city in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Joseph holds a B.Tech in Physics with Electronics, is an alumnus of the MIT Innovation Bootcamp, and has advanced certifications in Product Management from General Assembly, San Francisco. He sits on the board of several not-for-profit organizations and remains deeply committed to empowering communities through technology and education.