Hi, and welcome to my official blog. My name is Kess Daniel, and I’ve always been captivated by the question: what does it take to break free from the ordinary and create something truly exceptional? Playbooks for Exceptional Thinkers: Breaking the Rules to Redefine Success is my attempt to answer that question. It’s more than a platform; it’s a personal journey and a call to action for those ready to challenge societal norms, think differently, and create ventures and lives that truly matter. Here, transformation takes center stage as we explore the art of turning bold visions into impactful realities.
About Kess Daniel
I’m a tech entrepreneur, and exceptional thinker passionate about building ventures and empowering others to redefine success on their own terms. Over the last decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, helping founders and organizations navigate the complexities of building impactful digital platforms and businesses.
Through my work, I’ve collaborated with exceptional individuals and organizations to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. As a founding partner at CEEDCAP, a venture studio based in Lagos, I’ve helped launch and scale digital ventures that address critical gaps across diverse industries, including fintech, proptech, and edtech. CEEDCAP focuses on providing resources, mentorship, and technical expertise to non-technical founders, helping them turn platform ideas into validated businesses.
In addition to CEEDCAP, I serve as the Chief Evangelist at AU-Startups, a platform dedicated to fostering the African startup ecosystem. Through AU-Startups, I’ve had the privilege of connecting founders with the funding, talent, and mentorship they need to thrive, amplifying innovation across emerging markets.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of global clients and organizations that share a commitment to innovation and excellence. These collaborations have included industry leaders, startups, mission-driven initiatives, and globally recognized platforms, clients and organizations such as BlackBerry MEA, Sony MEA, HTC MEA, GITEX Technology Week, FleishmanHillard, BPG | Cohn & Wolfe, Edelman, APCO Worldwide, and the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), among others. These collaborations reflect a shared vision for leveraging technology and creativity to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful change. I’ve worked with startups and established organizations alike to solve real-world problems, leveraging technology and creativity to deliver scalable solutions.
Why This Blog Exists
This blog is an extension of my mission to inspire exceptional thinking and doing. It’s a space for:
- Founders navigating the challenges of building ventures that matter.
- Leaders striving to break free from conventional wisdom and inspire transformative change.
- Individuals seeking clarity, courage, and strategies to live a life of purpose and impact.
At its core, Playbooks for Exceptional Thinkers reflects my belief that the most impactful people are those who dare to rewrite the rules. By combining actionable insights with bold thinking, this platform offers a roadmap for redefining success, not just for yourself but for those you inspire and lead.
What You’ll Find Here
- Vision to Reality: Practical frameworks for turning ambitious ideas into actionable plans.
- Daring to Do: Strategies for embracing risk, adapting to change, and executing fearlessly.
- Mental Models: Tools to elevate your thinking and make better decisions in complex environments.
Whether you’re here to learn, grow, or find inspiration, my goal is to provide the resources and insights you need to thrive.
Join the Movement
This isn’t just a blog; it’s a movement for exceptional thinkers and doers. Join me in challenging the status quo, embracing bold ideas, and creating ventures and lives that leave a lasting impact. Together, let’s redefine what it means to succeed.