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Tano Onovughe
Location
Adebisi Close Surulere, Lagos
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+2348093251058
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tano-onovughe-76209a85/
https://liinks.co/otano
Profile

Versatile and adaptable professional with a background spanning law, technology, and business development. Experienced in managing projects, optimizing workflows, and identifying growth opportunities within startup environments. Skilled in legal advisory, digital strategy, and community engagement, with a passion for driving innovation and problem-solving. Proficient in leveraging no-code tools to streamline operations and reach business goals.

Hard-Skills
Website Design

Wordpress, Joomla, Elementor, Divi

Workflow Optimization

Trello, Notion, Airtable

Digital Marketing

Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook Ads

NoCodeTools

Bubble, Zapier, GlideApps

Community Management

Discord, Telegram

UI Design

Figma, Canva, Wireframing

Task Automation

Zapier, Maker

Blockchain Knowledge

Layer 1 Solutions, NFTs, DAOs, P2E.

Lead Sourcing & Outreach

Linkedin, Apollo

Projects
Feb 2019 – present
Crazitive Afrikans, Operations

Project Management | Trello | Airtable | WordPress | Content Writing & Editing

Crazitive Afrikans is a digital media brand dedicated to showcasing the journeys of African creatives through storytelling, interviews, and visual content.

  • •Led the 2020 edition of the magazine, coordinating a remote team of creatives to document the impact of the year on seven African creatives.
  • •Recruited and managed a remote team of writers, designers and editors ensuring timely delivery of content.
  • •Developed the magazine content strategy, sourcing for strategic partnership, interviews and editoral planning to capture the experience of African creatives.
  • •Currently speaheading a new edition focused on the gaming industry in Nigeria & Ghanam leading research outreach and publication efforts
    • Apr 2021 – Jul 2021
    Innovation Law Club Africa (ILCA) | Digital and Design Team, Volunteer Team member

    ILCA is an international community of technology law specialists. I volunteered in the digital and design team and contributed towards maintaining the website. I was solely responsible for running social media adverts on Linkedin for the ILCA fellowship programme and working with graphic designers to create flyers for the video interview series.

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    Sep 2020 – Feb 2021
    GameNerd.gg (Remote | Ghana), Community Manager

    GameNerd is a startup brand under a larger Nerd community in Ghana, hosting gaming conventions, LAN parties, and selling merchandise.

  • •Established and Moderated the Discord and Telegram community, fostering engagement and discussions among gaming and "nerd" enthusiasts.
  • •Kickstarted and organized gaming nights, increasing community participation and strengthening member interactions.
  • •Created and managed a social media content calendar, ensuring consistent and engaging content across platforms.
  • •Liaised with partners during NerdCon, handling social media promotions and coordinating online engagements for the event.
  • •Contributed to overall social media strategy, managing posts, community interactions, and event announcements to boost brand visibility..
    • Jul 2018 – Feb 2020
    African Law Student Guide (AFLSG.com), Founder & Team Lead.

    African Law Student Guide (AFLSG) was an online platform providing case briefs and concise study materials tailored to Ghanaian law students.

    I ideated the project, sourced a team, and led its development using WordPress, Trello, and other tools. Despite its closure during my master's due to foundational challenges, the platform supported several students, particularly those preparing for the Ghana Law School. The experience provided invaluable lessons in project execution and legal education accessibility.

    Professional Experience
    Jan 2025 – Present Lagos, Nigeria
    Consultant, Regcompass Consults
  • •Represented the firm at networking events, identifying potential partnership opportunities to expand its reach.

  • •Prepared SAFT and Side Letter for a client seeking funding from a blockchain endowment fund, ensuring compliance with investment terms.

  • •Engaged in negotiations between a payment service provider and a merchant in Curaçao, contributing to favorable terms for both parties.

  • •Reviewed and advised on a Founders' Agreement, recommending best practices to support scalability and long-term success.

  • •Advised early-stage founders on optimal legal entity selection and corporate structuring to align with their growth strategy.

  • •Contributed to the firms’s digital presence, optimizing content on the website and LinkedIn page to enhance visibility.
    • Aug 2022 – Feb 2023Lagos, Nigeria
    Digital Operations and Legal Officer, ITANDT Solutions

    Canva || Elementor || Envato Elements || Airtable || Writing ||

  • •Managed the end-to-end applicant pipeline for the company’s tech pool service, from CV collection to final offers, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and stakeholders.

  • •Worked closely with clients and internal teams to align candidate selection with business needs, providing real-time updates and recommendations.

  • •Kickstarted the company's tech pool service by creating graphic designs on Canva, blog posts, Google Forms, and Zapier automation for an efficient application funnel.

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  • •Gathered 300+ CVs for various technology roles by leveraging developer communities, social media advertising, Slack, Facebook Groups, Twitter influencers, and Google SEO.

  • •Developed an internal platform using no-code tools such as Airtable, Maker, and Glide Apps, streamlining applicant sorting and management.

  • •Created structured onboarding flows, liaising with successful candidates to collect necessary documentation for smooth placement with clients.
    • May 2021 – Apr 2022Odeomu, Nigeria
    University Support & Digital Operations, Kings University (NYSC)
  • •Assisted in a patent for a student’s software application by collaborating with the school administration and a patent paralegal. Conducted legal research on patent registration in Nigeria and provided strategic insights on the student’s business structure.

  • •Spearheaded the migration of the university’s website from Joomla to WordPress, optimizing site navigation and increasing user engagement. Designed and built over 30 pages for courses, faculty, and administrative resources.

  • •Developed an alumni portal for registration and CV display, improving networking opportunities. Implemented SEO strategies that enhanced the university’s online visibility and organic search traffic.

  • •Engaged in community outreach by handling student and parent inquiries, explaining university offerings, and escalating issues to relevant departments. Managed online engagement by responding to inquiries on Facebook and Google My Business.
    • Jul 2019 – Sep 2019Lagos Island, Lagos
    Digital Marketer, ITANDT Solutions (Contract)

    MailChimp || Landing Lion || Digital Marketing || Research || Content Writing

  • •Collaborated with the company's interns to brainstorm and identify the ideal customer profile and marketing strategies that can be executed for a short digital marketing push for a product.
  • •Created and executed a sales funnel for the HMS Product using Mail Chimp, Landing Lion, and Facebook ads. This led to an increase in impressions and leads for the product online
  • •Reviewed the results and provided recommendations on the company's future digital marketing processes for the product.
    • Apr 2019 – Jul 2019
    Internships, The Longe Practice & DIY Technologies

  • •Drafted and reviewed legal agreements, including NDAs, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks for startups and tech-driven businesses.
  • •Conducted legal research on corporate compliance, intellectual property, and data privacy, advising startup founders on business structuring and regulatory risks.
  • •Supported the incorporation and registration of businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), streamlining the onboarding process for new companies.
  • •Engaged with entrepreneurs at startup events, identifying key legal challenges and providing tailored recommendations on entity formation, contracts, and compliance.
  • •Audited and provided feedback on a startup’s website functionality, identifying potential usability and compliance issues to improve customer experience.
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  • •Collaborated with senior legal teams to refine contractual terms, ensuring startup founders were equipped with investor-friendly agreements.
    • Certificates
    Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Google)

    Certificate ID: TM9 TR6 MXV

    Product Owner - Certificate of Completion

    Agilevideos.com - Agility Health

    Google Africa Scholarship: Front End Course || Andela Learning Community
    Agile Simulation - Certificate of Completion

    Agilevideos.com - Agility Health

    Awards
    2017
    Certificate of Recognition, Lancaster University

    For maintaining excellence during the 2016/2017 Academic Programme

    2017
    Certificate of Participation, Lancaster University (Law Society)

    For presenting a paper during the 3rd annual Lancaster University Ghana, Law student symposium.

    Education
    Feb 2024 – Nov 2024Lagos, Nigeria
    Bar Part 2, Nigerian Law School
    Feb 2023 – Jul 2023Bwari, Nigeria
    Bar Part 1, Nigeria Law School
    2019 – 2020Lancaster, UK
    LLM | International Business and Corporate Law, Lancaster University
    2015 – 2018Accra, Ghana
    LLB, Lancaster University
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