Ifeanyi Ossai Explained

Ifeanyi Ossai
Birth Date:16 December 1992
Birth Place:Delta
Spouse:Princess Sarah Ossai
Known For:Founder CribMD

Ifeanyi Ossai Nwabuonwu Idriss (born December 16, 1992), known as Ifeanyi Ossai is an Ambassador of Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and Founder of CribMD, a Digital health consultation platform.[1] [2] [3] [4]

He pioneered advanced technology and data-driven insights in Nigeria to revolutionize construction supply and procurement through Indigeneex.[5] [6] [7]

Early life and education

Ifeanyi was born in Nigeria. He obtained his MBA from Avila University. His further education came in the form of management, Electrical Engineering and communication industry courses, where he utilized these skills to start businesses.[8]

Career

As co-founder and CEO, Ossai secured $2.5 million in venture capital funding from investors to expand CribMD which later acquired Charisland Pharmaceuticals group to tackle the counterfeit medication epidemic.[9] [10] [11] [12]

Ossai also founded Indigeneex, a construction company focused on sustainable building practices and green construction.[13]

Awards and recognition

Ossai's contributions to healthcare innovation and access earned him a nomination for Forbes 30 Under 30.[5]

In 2024, He was inducted into Bretton Woods Committee as a member[14] and also met with World Bank Group president Ajay Banga on matters relating to international economic cooperation and development. As a member of Bretton Woods committee, he also played a vital role in supporting Bretton Woods Institutions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank etc.[15] [16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: An emerging leader of tech innovation in health. thenationonlineng.net . 2023-01-13.
  2. Web site: Nigeria records surge in extraordinary youths making waves globally. tribuneonlineng.com . 2023-05-16.
  3. Web site: Using CribMD for Home Patients’ Services. thisdaylive.com . 2021-02-21.
  4. Web site: Ifeanyi Ossai Co-Founder & CEO, CribMD. meaningful.business . 2020-10-07.
  5. Web site: Distinguished leader, diplomat & entrepreneur. tribuneonlineng.com . 2023-03-30.
  6. Web site: Using CribMD for Home Patients’ Services. thisdaylive.com . 2021-02-21.
  7. Web site: How one digital healthtech startup in Nigeria is bringing care online in a moment of pandemic-fueled crisis. africa.businessinsider.com . 2021-07-19.
  8. Web site: TELEMEDICINE AND HEALTH TECH STARTUPS LIKE CRIBMD ARE THE FUTURE’- IFEANYI OSSAI. venturesafrica.com . 2021-12-07.
  9. Web site: CribMD Acquires Charisland for Better Drug Deliveries. businesspost.ng . 2021-07-12.
  10. Web site: Nigerian e-health startup CribMD raises $2.6m seed funding for expansion. nipc.gov.ng . 2021-06-01.
  11. Web site: How Nigerian-founded CribMD evolved to become a telemedicine healthtech startup. techpoint.africa . 2020-10-07.
  12. Web site: Exclusive: How one digital healthtech startup in Nigeria is bringing care online in a moment of pandemic-fueled crisis. meaningful.business . 2021-07-19.
  13. Web site: Medical Services Can Be Just A Tap Away With Cribmd. nairametrics.com . 2021-06-30.
  14. Web site: A new force in the Bretton Woods Committee. thenationonlineng.net . 2024-01-14.
  15. Web site: HRH Ambassador Ossai Ifeanyi to Attend the 2024 UN-ECOSOC Partnership Forum. sunnewsonline.com . 2024-01-07.
  16. Web site: HRH Amb. Ossai Ifeanyi to Engage in Key Discussion with World Bank Group President at Fireside Chat. dailytimesng.com . 2024-02-05.