Seyi Oluwasanmi

Seyi Oluwasanmi is the Community Manager at Renaissance Philanthropy, where he supports exceptional scientists and technologists in turning ambitious ideas into meaningful impact.

Previously, Seyi worked at Entrepreneur First, the world’s leading talent investor with a $10bn portfolio. There, he supported over 200 founders, delivering programs that helped them collectively raise more than $60m and transform their ideas into venture-backed startups.

Before Entrepreneur First, Seyi was an early-stage hire at an AI startup, where he led operations and customer experience, driving growth and contributing to the company’s successful acquisition.

Beyond his professional roles, Seyi has mentored underrepresented engineers at top tech companies such as Google DeepMind, Spotify, and Amazon, helping them secure funding and build strong networks. He also founded a startup that developed top esports talent, leading teams to success in European competitions.

Seyi holds an MA in Business with Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Edinburgh.