Founder & CEO, Amakora · London
TochiiAchebe
I build the systems that let AI agents do real work safely: connected, governed, and proven.
Before founding Amakora, I built one of Africa’s first self-service API marketplaces at Interswitch and led platform strategy at RedCloud.
- API transaction volume scaled at Interswitch
- $1M → $35M
- Transaction value growth in 8 months
- 5x
- Professionals mentored through career moves
- 20+
Now · Amakora
One system for agents that do real work.
Agents are becoming the next users of every business system. Amakora builds what they need to be trusted: the right model, evidence before release, control over every action, and one record of the work.
Example · a stock-risk agent
Release only on reviewed evidence.
The agent is evaluated on your own cases and compared with a baseline. Independent reviewers grade the results, and the release decision is tied to that exact evidence.
Explore BuildAIThe release decision is tied to this exact evidence. A critical failure blocks release; no reviewer can wave it through.
Every failure is reviewed and becomes a new test case in BuildAI, so the system gets stricter as it runs.
Track record
Platforms other people build on.
Lagos, Nigeria2019 · VerifyMeThe first chapter
From an unpaid internship to analytical and product work.
DevFest Lagos 20212020 — 2022 · InterswitchBuilding for an ecosystem
API marketplace and developer experience. $1M → $35M API volume.
RedCloud, London2022 — 2025 · RedCloudLeading global platform systems
Payments, ERP integrations, and partner systems for emerging markets.
Now · AI Discovery Awards 20262025 — now · AmakoraFounder & CEO
Building Nexra, BuildAI, Eden Labs, and Synaptiq.
What people say
“Tochii is an exceedingly talented Pan African technology professional whose steady execution, capacity to innovate and astuteness, has contributed enormously to the industry and the lives of those he has worked with.”
“His unique perspective on product strategy provided the framework we needed to modernize our systems and drive business growth.”
“In an organization of over 900 employees, Tochii stood out for his exceptional leadership and ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.”
“Tochii is a thoughtful, technically grounded, and impact-oriented leader whose blend of technical fluency, strategic thinking, and heart for impact make him exceptional.”
Learn with Tochii
Teaching AI, APIs, and systems thinking in public.
Short lessons and carousels on AI agents, system design, and careers in tech, published every week on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Substack.
Work with me
Three ways to work together.
For organisations
Evaluate a product, start a Nexra pilot, propose research with Eden Labs, or train your team.
Talk to AmakoraSpeaking & training
Keynotes, workshops, and team training on AI agents, platforms, and technical product leadership.
Book a callFor individuals
One-to-one coaching, or the Fellowship for technical and AI product leaders. Next cohort starts November.
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