Ronald M.

Founder

Kenya18 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder of Soph.ai focusing on impactful solutions.
  • Led cross-functional teams in emerging markets.
  • Expert in navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI-driven solutions for emerging markets.

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Skills

Core Skills

Start-up LeadershipBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

Business OwnershipStart-up VenturesStrategic PlanningNew Business DevelopmentLeadershipCustomer ServiceNegotiationTeam LeadershipMarketing StrategyMicrosoft ExcelPetroleumChange ManagementAnalysisAccount ManagementBusiness Development

About

I’m a systems thinker, builder, and entrepreneur passionate about using technology to solve meaningful problems—especially in emerging markets. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, product, and partnerships, often navigating complex stakeholder environments to launch and scale impactful solutions. What I mean is I can wear many hats and chew gum while walking. With experience leading cross-functional teams and launching mission-driven ventures, I’m currently building in stealth mode. I value purposeful innovation, collaborative leadership, and long-term thinking. Whether pioneering new models, aligning partners, or building teams, I lead with curiosity, integrity, and a bias for action. 🚧 Soph.ai | Currently in stealth Motto: Lux Et Veritas The base of the pyramid participates in the economy differently from the rest of society. People often get trapped in reinforcing cycles and disengage long before their effort converts into real value. Most systems assume linear, continuous participation, yet for the BoP, participation follows very different dynamics. Soph.ai builds tools and platforms designed to re-enable participation. Our focus is on helping people re-enter economic and social systems in ways that allow their contributions to compound into meaningful outcomes for themselves, their communities, and society at large. Across everything we build, Soph.ai prioritises agency, coordination, and room for action. We aim to give individuals the ability to organise, act on ideas that matter, and remain active contributors as systems evolve. Soph.ai layers solutions that make inclusion natural, sustainable, and impactful, ensuring that those traditionally left at the margins remain connected, empowered, and productive participants in the future economy. If you are building what comes next in agent ecosystems, AI-native workflows, or interface-light interactions, we should talk. 📩 Follow for updates or reach out directly. #StealthStartup #FutureOfSoftware #AIInfrastructure #AgentEconomy #SophAI

Experience

18 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr
Current Experience

Soph.ai

Founder

May 2025Present · 1 yr · Nairobi County, Kenya · Remote

Business OwnershipStart-up LeadershipStart-up VenturesStrategic PlanningNew Business DevelopmentLeadership+1

Utu.io

Co-Founder and COO

Sep 2017May 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Kenya

Maramoja transport

Chief Executive Officer

Jun 2017Apr 2025 · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • MARAMOJA is an AI powered transport and logistics platform built for Africa(and Emerging Markets)

Little

General Manager

May 2016May 2017 · 1 yr · Kenya

Easy taxi

Operations Director

Mar 2015May 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · Kenya

Hashi energy

2 roles

Head of LPG

Oct 2013Jan 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos

Head Of Retail

Aug 2012Sep 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

Kenolkobil limited

2 roles

General Sales Representative-Brand, Account Management, Business Development- Retail and Commercial

Jul 2010Jul 2012 · 2 yrs

Sales Representative

Jul 2009Jul 2010 · 1 yr

I&m bank

Bank Officer

Sep 2007Jul 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos · Nairobi, Kenya

Ecobank transnational incorporated

Management Trainee- Head Office Credit

Jun 2007Oct 2007 · 4 mos · Nairobi, Kenya

Education

Egerton University

Bachelor of Science (BSc) — Mathematics and Statistics

Jan 2002Jan 2007

University of Nairobi

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Oct 2009Present

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