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Ola Olusoga. Designer, creator, & product leader with 13+ years experience creating and supporting systems that unify business strategy and consumer intentions for positive outcomes.
Currently leading teams as Head of Design of WordPress.com (Sr. Director, Design, Automattic). Previously, co-founded Populum (acquired), a bootstrapped, direct to consumer CBD brand. He resides in Atlanta, GA with his wife, daughter, and dog Dash.
Case Studies ↓
Democratizing publishing and commerce
Designing the end-to-end experience for 43% (>455M people) of the internet.
Creating quality, ethical, and honest CBD
Bootstrapping Populum from $0 to over $2.5M and a industry leading brand.
Visioning the WordPress site editor
Evolving the core WordPress editor for 43% of the internet to #nocode.
Making commerce accessible anywhere
Redefining the mobile commerce experience for the >3.8M merchants using WooCommerce.
A more flexible onboarding experience
Using strong principles to shape the onboarding experience of WordPress.com
Reducing shipping & fulfillment hurdles
A more seamless, & affordable order fulfillment process for >3.8M merchants.
Disrupting the mattress industry
Standing out, and growing market share in an outdated industry filled with gimmicks.
Automating your morning brew
Improving Keurig’s DTC relationship with a more personal connection with customers.