Rhys
Principal Economist & Policy Advisor
Economic research & policy advisory
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Work & ventures
Build things that
keep working.
A focused portfolio of research institutions and software products built around costly, consequential problems.
01 / Research institution
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Veridian Foundation
An independent research institution advancing technology governance, including the African Institute for Artificial Intelligence Policy.
Explore the work02 / FinOps SaaS
Co-Founder & CEO
Rackwyse
Multi-cloud cost intelligence that turns AWS, Azure and Google Cloud billing data into prioritized, explainable savings decisions.
Explore the work03 / Vertical SaaS
Founder & CEO
Casevault
A connected operating system for immigration practices—covering clients, cases, documents, deadlines, billing and communication.
Explore the work04 / Newest launch · Travel technology
Founder
Wayprint
A private, user-controlled travel-history ledger for recording, reconstructing and exporting years of travel when an application asks.
Explore the work05 / AI economics
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Aylgorith
An independent publication analyzing the markets, labor, infrastructure, investment and policy economics of artificial intelligence.
Explore the work06 / Professional mobility
Co-Founder & CEO
Migrz
Achievement-based immigration strategy that helps accomplished professionals compare global pathways and organize career evidence with care.
Explore the work03
Founder history
Venture portfolio.
Companies and products founded, co-founded or led across technology, research, mobility, commerce and education.
Prodilot
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Product & project intelligence
Tourvana
Co-Founder & CTO
Travel technology
Bourxx
Co-Founder & CTO · Exited
Trusted gadget commerce
Careebance
Founder & CEO
Career services & talent marketplace
Justwomanly
Co-Founder, CTO & Product Manager · Exited
Afro-fashion commerce
Ryravel
Co-Founder, CTO & Head of Product · Exited
Travel technology
LANFarms
Founder & CEO · Exited
Agro-commerce
Stockipedia
Founder & CEO
Financial research
Incubexus
Founder & CEO
Startup incubation
Academium
Founder & CEO
Education technology
Rova Media Digital
Founder
Technology & digital products
UCA Consults
Founder & CEO
Technology & business consulting
Zylaa
Founder & Operator / CEO
Health technology
Stacrent
Founder & CEO
Property marketplace
Ehubber
Founder & CEO
Coworking discovery
Foodhive
Founder & CEO
Food-service marketplace
Aperstech
Founder · Exited
Digital services
Selected founder and operating history. Dates and status reflect Uchechukwu’s professional record as supplied in September 2026.
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Capabilities
Where strategy meets execution.
AI policy & research strategy
Research agendas, policy analysis, evidence synthesis and stakeholder framing for complex technology questions.
Digital transformation
Translating organizational needs into practical product, cloud, data and operating decisions.
Institution building
Designing the editorial, research and partnership systems that help mission-led organizations compound impact.
Education & curriculum
Developing applied learning experiences in computing, AI and entrepreneurship.
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Service & contribution
Knowledge should circulate.
Nigerian Economic Summit Group
Technical consulting and contribution to socio-economic strategy in the technology sector.
Teaching & mentoring
Computer science instruction, curriculum development, developer mentorship and business mentoring.
Public knowledge
Contributions spanning Tekedia, Wikipedia, Medium, community technology groups and research platforms.
Humanitarian service
Publicly listed volunteer involvement with the Nigerian Red Cross Society and youth development initiatives.
ResearchGoogle Scholar profileAI economics, policy & technology
Technical writingVultr contributorCloud and developer documentation
MentorshipTony Elumelu FoundationEntrepreneurship mentor
Policy communityNigerian Economic Summit GroupPolicy Commission member
Available for selected engagements