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
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•OnlineWhy My Startup Failed — and What It Taught Me About Business Strategy
Online50 attendees from 3 groupsEvery 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.37 attendees from this group - Network event
•OnlineBehind the Scenes of Private Equity — How Investors Grow and Transform Companies
Online104 attendees from 3 groupsPrivate equity plays a powerful role in shaping how companies grow, operate, and create value — but what really happens behind the scenes? In this session, we’ll unpack how PE investors think about strategy, value creation, and execution — from growing consumer businesses to transforming global companies. Whether you work in consulting, finance, or operations, you’ll gain a clear, insider view of how investment decisions translate into growth, transformation, and returns.
What You’ll Learn
- How private equity firms create value beyond financial engineering.
- The 3 principles that drive every successful investment.
- What happens after an acquisition — from value creation plans to execution.
- Lessons from real deals and exits, across growth equity, buy-and-build, and LBOs.
- How consultants, finance professionals, and operators can better align to investor thinking.
Who Should Attend
- Finance, consulting, and strategy professionals interested in how PE works.
- Startup founders and operators curious about investment and scaling.
- Anyone who wants a practical understanding of how private equity creates value.
Facilitator
Hubert Dagbo – Director of Digital Strategy at Alvarez & Marsal and former investor at Development Partners International, where he led digital transformation and value creation initiatives across growth and buyout portfolios.Format
60-minute Lunch & Learn session:- 30-minute presentation with real-world case studies
- 30-minute Q&A and open discussion
104 attendees from this group
Past events
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