Ifeanyi Ossai
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Ifeanyi Ossai | |
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| Born | 16 December 1992 Delta |
| Known for | Founder CribMD |
| Spouse | Princess Sarah Ossai |
| Website | cribmd |
Ifeanyi Ossai Nwabuonwu Idriss (born December 16, 1992), is an Ambassador of Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and Founder of CribMD, a Digital health consultation platform.[1][2][3][4]
He pioneered advanced technology and data-driven insights in Nigeria to revolutionize construction supply and procurement through Indigeneex.[5][6][7]
Early life and education
[edit]Ifeanyi was born in Nigeria. He obtained his MBA from Avila University. His further education came in the form of management, Electrical Engineering and communication industry courses, where he utilized these skills to start businesses.[8]
Career
[edit]As co-founder and CEO, Ossai secured $2.5 million in venture capital funding from investors to expand CribMD which later acquired Charisland Pharmaceuticals group to tackle the counterfeit medication epidemic.[9][10][11][12]
Ossai also founded Indigeneex, a construction company focused on sustainable building practices and green construction.[13]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Ossai's contributions to healthcare innovation and access earned him a nomination for Forbes 30 Under 30.[5]
In 2024, He was inducted into Bretton Woods Committee as a member[14] and also met with World Bank Group president Ajay Banga on matters relating to international economic cooperation and development. As a member of Bretton Woods committee, he also played a vital role in supporting Bretton Woods Institutions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank etc.[15][16]
References
[edit]- ^ "An emerging leader of tech innovation in health". thenationonlineng.net. 2023-01-13.
- ^ "Nigeria records surge in extraordinary youths making waves globally". tribuneonlineng.com. 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Using CribMD for Home Patients' Services". thisdaylive.com. 2021-02-21.
- ^ "Ifeanyi Ossai Co-Founder & CEO, CribMD". meaningful.business. 2020-10-07.
- ^ a b "Distinguished leader, diplomat & entrepreneur". tribuneonlineng.com. 2023-03-30.
- ^ "Using CribMD for Home Patients' Services". thisdaylive.com. 2021-02-21.
- ^ "How one digital healthtech startup in Nigeria is bringing care online in a moment of pandemic-fueled crisis". africa.businessinsider.com. 2021-07-19.
- ^ "TELEMEDICINE AND HEALTH TECH STARTUPS LIKE CRIBMD ARE THE FUTURE'- IFEANYI OSSAI". venturesafrica.com. 2021-12-07.
- ^ "CribMD Acquires Charisland for Better Drug Deliveries". businesspost.ng. 2021-07-12.
- ^ "Nigerian e-health startup CribMD raises $2.6m seed funding for expansion". nipc.gov.ng. 2021-06-01.
- ^ "How Nigerian-founded CribMD evolved to become a telemedicine healthtech startup". techpoint.africa. 2020-10-07.
- ^ "Exclusive: How one digital healthtech startup in Nigeria is bringing care online in a moment of pandemic-fueled crisis". meaningful.business. 2021-07-19.
- ^ "Medical Services Can Be Just A Tap Away With Cribmd". nairametrics.com. 2021-06-30.
- ^ "A new force in the Bretton Woods Committee". thenationonlineng.net. 2024-01-14.
- ^ "HRH Ambassador Ossai Ifeanyi to Attend the 2024 UN-ECOSOC Partnership Forum". sunnewsonline.com. 2024-01-07.
- ^ "HRH Amb. Ossai Ifeanyi to Engage in Key Discussion with World Bank Group President at Fireside Chat". dailytimesng.com. 2024-02-05.