Author: Teidou Brown

“You don’t need a perfect product to start,” he says. “Test ideas, refine, and keep learning. Every step teaches you something.”

Thank you for joining us on our series. We’re really excited to hear your story and learn about your journey. To start, who is Afolabi?

This is one question I get asked a lot. Afolabi is a product and group expert who has been building for over three years. I’m also a community leader for both young and old, an authentic person who loves to help society at large.

You mentioned you’ve been building for over three years. What was that journey like before you became a product manager?

Before I got into product management, I was already building platforms and working in operations. In 2023, I decided to dedicate myself fully to this career. I started in university with a group of friends who loved solving problems. From 2019 to 2022, we were building startups at Babcock and developing ideas that could make life easier for people.

What motivated you to start building?

From when I was young, I’ve always been drawn to people who solve problems. That inspired me to do the same, to build things that help others.

Tell us more about your company. Is Tabs Editor your main product?

The company is called WetroCloud, and Tabs Editor is our flagship product. It’s a tool that helps users analyse and write documents with AI. We launched it around September 2024, and it’s already helping students, researchers, and professionals work more efficiently.

What challenges did you face building it?

Every startup faces challenges, especially when you’re young and trying to enter new markets. Getting users, generating revenue, and building trust aren’t easy. But once we saw Tabs Editor solve our own problems, we knew it could help thousands more. That was our turning point.

What advice would you give young Nigerians who want to start something but feel limited by resources?

Start small. You don’t need everything to be perfect. You can test your ideas with mini-apps or demos. Focus on solving real problems and learning as you go. Failure isn’t the end. it’s how you discover what works.

That’s powerful. Anything you’d like to say to young creators reading this?

Keep moving forward. Every attempt, every small success, and every setback teaches you something valuable. Life is about persistence. If you’re still trying, you’re already on the right path.

About Afolabi Sokeye

Afolabi Sokeye is a Nigerian product and growth expert, builder, and community leader with a passion for creating meaningful solutions through technology. He is the co-founder and CMO of WetroCloud, the company behind Tabs Editor, a productivity tool that helps users analyze and extract information seamlessly.

Over the past few years, Afolabi has been recognized for his problem-solving mindset and authentic approach to leadership, earning features in platforms such as Tech Cabal, Accrue etc.

Beyond his technical expertise, he remains deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of innovators and fostering a culture of resilience, creativity, and purpose in Africa’s tech ecosystem.