The Convergence Minded Strategist
I consider myself an explorer moving through life, trying to resist less and understand more
Pragmatic Insights from over two decades of building companies, scaling teams, and navigating the intersection of technology, leadership, and life.
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About MeStrategic Thinker.
Strategic Thinker.
Team Builder. Entrepreneur.
I'm Umar — a technology builder and entrepreneur with 24+ years building infrastructure that scales. I founded Alchemative in 2014, scaled it to 800+ clients across 15 countries, led its acquisition by Devsinc in 2024, and co-founded UnumPay, which enabled Shopify payments across the region. Currently serving as SVP at Devsinc and advisor to multiple organisations.
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Curated fragments — quotes that resonate, thoughts still forming, links worth your time, and conversations I've been part of.