Osayame Gaius-Obaseki

Entrepreneur. Rapper. Founder/CEO @parrotmobhq. Keynote Speaker. Prev VP of Eng @BlackRock @Mailchimp.

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

4 cities in 4 days. Bogota was a vibe. Still trappin this internet money shit 🙏🏿🍾🍾💰💰😂😂👸🏿

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

No more pain, no more pain, no more pain, no more (No more)
No more rain, no more rain, no more rain, no more (No more) https://t.co/i0Tfgrnpdd

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

When my board and I decided to shut down @ParrotMobHQ last year, we were technically bankrupt already. I cashed in my 401k to pay the lawyers to file the Delaware paperwork. 🙏🏿☀️💰🔑💪🏿 Stay strong founders! Don’t overexpose yourself to risk. Take care this holiday.

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

When I told a VC on our cap table we needed a bridge at @ParrotMobHQ 🦜👨🏿‍💻, he refused to help, and said "pull your pants down, it's going to be rough". He was making a crass joke about anal rape. My dad's in prison, so I didn't laugh. I ain't respond. Stay strong founders! 🙏🏿☀️

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

Big alert to the real ones out here! We, Black folk in America and everywhere, understand data. Mathematics was invented in Africa.

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

Last thing, if you're contemplating doing a startup, trust me: do it! (DM anytime for intros etc.) Entrepreneurship is super rewarding especially if you're a scrappy hustler. Shout out the @HustleFundVC and @devcolororg entrepreneurs grinding. Bless up. 🙏🏿💪🏿🦜🙌🏿

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

When I got COVID 3 years ago, I decided to quit my job and start a company. I went from lead engineer to CEO of Parrot overnight – leading the brightest folks I’ve met. What a ride! From raising a $2m seed round to launching on Product Hunt at breakneck speed, it was fun. 🙏🏿🇳🇬💰

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

If you’re building something cool in the AI or commerce space (or hacking on Elixir), hit me up. I’m currently working on a few open-source/side projects and advising startups out here in the Bay. 👨🏿‍💻

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

"Lil' bro had fucked up his heart off the vape (Yeah, yeah)" (Durk). Just say no. Fr fr. Trust.

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

@hpierrejacques we been on slack huddle mostly at @BestomerInc . fr fr

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

"Lil' bro had fucked up his heart off the vape" - durkio

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

I had a great time chatting with @irleslie and Mason Lin (@pockytio) about the future of payments in Africa, Asia, and the U.S. on the BankNotes podcast. "Taking the checkout to the consumer" was my quote of the day! https://t.co/rCIDT7R8EI

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

@chouzaraul @wilton_quinn Thanks @chouzaraul 🙏

[BANKNOTES @BanknotesToday]

The Future of Payments in eCommerce and Retail | BANKNOTES https://t.co/dto8cf6DGK

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

Welcome disruptions only!

It's time to switch things up and start using text as a way to treat your customers like the true VIPs they are.

#GetParrot and create a buying experience that will turn them into loyal fans!

#MCommerce #CustomerExperience

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

Why hasn't the #mobileshopping experience evolved?

We need to change that.

80% of web traffic is #mobile.

At Parrot, we're changing the status quo.

I challenge merchants to try either of our checkout options. You'll improve your checkouts 💯.

#GetParrot & see.

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

What advice would you give yourself? #Founders

[Product Hunt 😸 @ProductHunt]

If you could give advice to yourself 10 years ago, what would you say?

[Parrot @ParrotMobHQ]

We're helping #merchants remove the #checkout process from your CMS backend & removing the need for consumers to remember emails and passwords.

@osagaius, founder & CEO “Parrot is an API for passwordless checkout that helps merchants collect #1clickpayments directly over text”.

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

- Why texting is the best channel for reaching people
- Why SMS is not the same as email marketing
- The importance of timing your texts
- And more

🎧 Listen to the podcast here: https://t.co/xWdSaaz4g4
📺 or watch it on YouTube: https://t.co/1lQy7tWtwH

#SMSMarketing #ECommerce

[Osayame Gaius-Obaseki @osagaius]

I joined the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast recently.

We talked about the importance of texting your audience, online marketing strategies from physical retail stores, and when to consider SMS for your brand.

On the show, you’ll learn: 1 of 2

#GetParrot