What we’re about
EquiptLabs is a digital and strategic consultancy at the intersection of technology, strategy, and finance. We specialize in AI, automation, and financial planning to help SMBs and mid-market companies streamline operations, innovate, and scale effectively.
Our interactive workshops and networking events bring together business owners, executives, and operators looking to leverage AI, automation, and financial strategies to drive growth. Whether you're exploring new tech solutions, optimizing operations, or improving financial planning, our sessions provide actionable guidance and real-world expertise.
Meet Your Hosts
Hubert Dagbo – Co-founder
Hubert brings 12+ years of experience in private equity, strategy consulting, and investment banking, having worked at firms like Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and EY-Parthenon. As an investor at DPI, a $3 billion private equity fund, he led transformation initiatives, including launching a fast-growth online food delivery platform. Hubert ensures that investments in AI and emerging technologies align with business strategy and deliver measurable ROI.
Jide Osanyingbemi – Co-founder
Jide is a full-stack engineer with 17 years of experience designing AI-driven platforms, web & mobile applications, and scalable solutions using emerging technologies. He previously served as CTO of an edtech startup that raised over $1M and has built digital products for startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, including Nike and Safeway. Jide specializes in implementing cutting-edge tech solutions, particularly AI, that are both scalable and user-friendly.
What to Expect
- Live Workshops – Learn how AI, automation, and financial planning can transform your business.
- Expert Insights – Engage with business leaders, technologists, and financial strategists.
- Networking – Connect with SMB and mid-market executives facing similar challenges.
- Guest Speakers – Gain insights from industry leaders and technology experts.
Join us to explore the future of technology, strategy, and finance—and how to apply it to your business.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Network event13 attendees from 11 groups hostingCloud Cost Optimisation for Startups & Small/Medium BusinessesLink visible for attendees
Overview
Cloud bills often spiral out of control for startups and small businesses — resources are left running, services are over-provisioned, or spend simply isn’t tracked. In fact, more than half of companies say they’re overspending on cloud. The good news? With a few practical strategies, you can cut costs significantly without sacrificing performance.What You’ll Learn
- Cloud basics in plain English – what you really need to know about IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Where the money goes – why compute usually eats up most of your bill.
- Simple cost-saving wins – turning off unused resources, using reserved pricing, rightsizing.
- Tools & habits that help – from dashboards to “light” FinOps practices.
- Case study inspiration – how companies reduced waste and made cloud spend work for growth.
Who Should Attend
- Startup founders and SMB owners running on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Operations and tech leads looking to get smarter about spend.
- Professionals preparing for cloud certifications who want real-world applications.
Facilitator
Hubert Dagbo – Entrepreneur, investor, and digital strategy consultant with over a decade of experience across finance, private equity, and technology. Hubert has worked with global companies on digital transformation and brings a clear, business-first perspective on how to manage cloud costs effectively.
Jide Osan – A full-stack engineer with 17 years of experience building AI-powered platforms and scalable solutions. He has developed digital products for startups and Fortune 500 companies like Nike and Safeway and previously served as CTO of an edtech startup that raised over $1M. Jide specializes in creating user-friendly, cutting-edge technology solutions.
Format
A 45-minute interactive session (with optional extra Q&A) combining insights, case studies, and practical cost-saving strategies for startups and SMBs. - Network event27 attendees from 11 groups hostingWhy My Startup Failed — and What It Taught Me About Business StrategyLink visible for attendees
Every founder starts with big ambitions, but not every startup makes it. In this workshop, Hubert Dagbo shares candid lessons from building and ultimately winding down his own startup — and shows how these experiences tie back to core principles of business strategy. Expect a mix of storytelling and structured frameworks that will help you see what really drives startup success (and failure).
What You’ll Learn
- Hard lessons from the trenches – the realities of launching a professional development platform.
- The strategy triad – why Product-Market Fit, Industry Structure, and Strategy all need to align for long-term success.
- Frameworks in practice – applying classic business strategy tools to modern startup challenges.
- Practical takeaways – how to spot structural risks early and design more resilient business strategies.
Who Should Attend
- Aspiring founders and entrepreneurs who want an honest look at startup challenges.
- Startup operators seeking to apply proven strategy frameworks.
- Students and early-career professionals curious about what textbooks don’t cover.
Facilitator
Hubert Dagbo – Entrepreneur, investor, and digital strategy consultant with experience at Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, EY, private equity fund DPI, and Alvarez & Marsal. As co-founder of Equipt, Hubert has lived the highs and lows of building a startup and now shares hard-won lessons alongside strategy tools to help others build stronger ventures.Format
A 60-minute interactive workshop combining storytelling, strategy frameworks, and audience Q&A.
Past events (122)
See all- Network event148 attendees from 11 groups hostingNetworking That Gets You Hired: Insights from a Job Hunt ExpertThis event has passed
