Lekan Olawoye is a visionary tech entrepreneur, thought leader, and workforce strategist. As the founder and CEO of Obsidi, North America’s largest network of Black tech professionals and allies, he is redefining the future of work by leveraging AI and digital innovation to bridge opportunity gaps, eliminate hiring bias, and create a thriving talent ecosystem.
Under Olawoye’s leadership, Obsidi has evolved into a game-changing ecosystem for career acceleration, executive leadership development, and workforce innovation. An EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2024 finalist and named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2021, he has a track record of building scalable solutions that drive business success and economic impact.
A sought-after speaker and business strategist, Olawoye’s insights have been featured in the Globe and Mail, TechCrunch, Toronto Star, CP24, and CIO.com. He continues to lead high-impact conversations on leadership, workforce strategy, and digital transformation, equipping executives with the tools to navigate change and drive meaningful results in a rapidly evolving business landscape.