The DIY Stack: Personalized Software in the Age of AI
What if building your own software wasn’t as out of reach as it seems?
In this hands-on, insight-packed session, Jeremiah - Product Lead at Octav, breaks down how modern tools (especially AI) have completely changed the way products are built.
Drawing from his experience across fintech, e-commerce, and venture-backed startups in Africa, the US, and the UK, Jeremiah sits at the intersection of product, engineering, design, and data. He brings a practical, builder-first perspective to creating software that actually solves real problems.
Using his personal finance app, Kolo, as a case study, Jeremiah will walk you through the full product journey:
✅ Turning an idea into a clear, designed interface
✅ Building and iterating on a working prototype
✅ Testing and refining functional code
✅ Integrating real-world data (like bank connections)
✅ Shipping and maintaining a live product
This isn’t about teaching you to build a finance app, it’s about showing you what’s possible when you take ownership of the tools you use.
Whether you’re a beginner, creative, or aspiring builder, this session will challenge the idea that you need a big team, budget, or traditional engineering background to create meaningful software.
📅 Thursday, May 7th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (WAT)
📍 Register to attend
We look forward to having you! 🚀