Dr. Omopeju Afanu
Chief Executive Officer - CEO
Technology has the power to transform women's healthcare when designed with empathy and scientific rigor.
Key Achievement
Led development of AI-driven menstrual health tracking technology
Summary
A passionate advocate for women's health, leads with a user-first, insight-driven approach to product innovation.
Biography
Dr. Omopeju Afanu is the visionary CEO of Sanicle, bringing her extensive medical expertise and passion for women's health to revolutionize menstrual wellness. With a background in medicine and a deep understanding of women's health challenges, Dr. Afanu recognized the gap in personalized menstrual health solutions. Her approach combines scientific rigor with user-centered design, ensuring that Sanicle addresses real needs with evidence-based solutions. Under her leadership, Sanicle has developed innovative AI-powered technology that makes personalized menstrual health accessible to everyone. Dr. Afanu regularly speaks at global health conferences about the importance of integrating technology with healthcare to improve outcomes for women worldwide.
Experience at Sanicle
Chief Executive Officer
Current RoleOctober 2024 - PresentToronto, Ontario, Canada
Leading the management and development team of a pioneering FemTech start-up, dedicated to transforming workplace benefits for women with key focus on reproductive health. The mission centers on enhancing organizational productivity and efficiency by providing comprehensive support to women during critical life stages (menstruation and menopause).
Using Agile principles provide leadership and motivate the project team in the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) / Proof of Concept (PoC) that addresses the unique needs of women in the workplace with an aim to improve the benefits package available to women facing reproductive health challenges, ensuring access to affordable care and resources that empower them to manage their symptoms effectively.
Education
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General
2021 - 2021
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Global
Executive Master of Business Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations
September 2018 - May 2019
Certifications
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