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About NetworKING

Our Story, Mission, and the Team Behind It

Our Story

NetworKING was founded in response to a clear gap in the market.

Despite the ambition, talent, and drive among young people, access to professional spaces and meaningful opportunities remained limited. Networking was often exclusive, surface-level, or disconnected from real outcomes.

NetworKING was created to change that.

What began as a founder-led idea has since matured into a professionally led organisation, with clear direction and operational leadership supporting its growth

Built on the belief that ambition deserves access, NetworKING exists to create pathways that lead somewhere. We connect young people directly with professionals, organisations, and experiences that translate into tangible outcomes.

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to:

Real connections. Real opportunities. Real growth.

What began as a student-led idea has grown into a community focused on access, action, and impact—helping the next generation step confidently into professional environments and build futures with purpose.

NetworKING - A world where opportunity knows no boundaries.

Our Team

Abdur-Rahman Iyiola

Abdur-Rahman Iyiola

Co-Founder

Visionary leader who identified the gap in professional networking and founded NetworKING to create meaningful pathways for young professionals.

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Dipo Omowaye

Dipo Omowaye

Co-Founder

Strategic co-founder driving NetworKING's growth and expansion, ensuring the platform delivers real value to our community.

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Jack Smith

Jack Smith

Head of Representatives

A sharp, authoritative coordinator who oversees all group reps and ensures the entire organisation moves with clarity, consistency, and direction.

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Takqua Islam

Takqua Islam

Events Lead

Orchestrating engaging networking events that bring our community together and create meaningful connections.

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Jack Smith

Arnav Sharma

Chief Technical Officer

Building and maintaining the digital infrastructure that powers NetworKING's online presence.

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Abdur-Rahman Iyiola

Khadijah Olamijuwon

Partnership and speaker outreach Lead

Visionary leader who identified the gap in professional networking and founded NetworKING to create meaningful pathways for young professionals.

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