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Abel Adugam

Abel Adugam

Chief Executive Officer - Softdroom

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Abel Adugam is the visionary Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Softdroom a global conglomerate.

With a rich blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to innovation, Abel has dedicated his career to transforming ideas into impactful products that drive positive change.

In his role at Reelin AI a subsidiary of Softdroom, Abel lead cross-functional teams through every phase of product development, from ideation to launch. His expertise in AI and data-driven decision-making has been pivotal in shaping Reelin's product strategy, resulting in groundbreaking features that empower businesses to unlock their full potential.

Abel's journey is marked by a series of successful ventures, including the strategic pivot of Versuspay to an AI-driven data analysis startup and his influential tenure as Chief Technology Officer at AfriSplash Remotely.

His leadership extends to roles as a Technical Advisor and Product Innovation Officer, where he has consistently driven technological advancements and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.

Beyond his professional achievements, Abel is a sought-after global speaker, sharing insights on product management, AI, and innovation at prestigious conferences.

He is also a professional chess player, demonstrating his strategic prowess both on and off the board.

Area of Expertise

  • Business & Management
  • Information & Communications Technology

Topics

  • StartUp
  • Startup Technologies
  • Leading Remote Teams
  • Educational Technology
  • Modern Software Development
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Developer Technologies
  • Startups
  • Lean Startup
  • Early Stage Startups
  • Startup Innovation & Creativity
  • Technology Startups
  • African Startups Mistakes
  • Getting started with tech
  • Google for Startups
  • Product
  • Project Management
  • Product Management
  • Product Manager
  • Productivity
  • Building Digital Products
  • Product Innovation
  • Product Development
  • Product Owner
  • Product Ownership
  • FinTech Product Innovation
  • Technology Product Management
  • product lifecycle
  • Technical Product Leadership
  • product strategy
  • Fintech
  • Technical Leadership
  • Technological Innovation
  • Technology Strategy
  • Diverse Backgrounds Into Tech

The Future of AI in Product Management: Strategies for Innovation

In this session, Abel will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on product management. Attendees will gain insights into integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance product innovation and streamline development processes. Abel will share practical strategies and real-world examples from his experience at Reelin AI, illustrating how AI can unlock new opportunities for product managers and drive business success. This talk is designed for product managers, tech enthusiasts, and business leaders eager to leverage AI for competitive advantage.

Building a Startup from the Ground Up: Lessons in Innovation and Resilience

In this insightful session, Abel will draw from his experience in the startup ecosystem to share key lessons on building a successful startup. From ideation to scaling, Abel will discuss the essential components of creating a resilient startup, including team building, securing funding, and maintaining a strong company culture. Attendees will gain valuable strategies for navigating the challenges of the startup journey, making this session ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and startup founders.

The Quantum Leap: Supercharging Product Management with Uncertainty

Imagine if the uncertainty you fear in product development was actually the secret ingredient to success.
In this talk, Abel will explore how embracing uncertainty — much like quantum physics embraces the probabilistic nature of particles — can fuel breakthroughs in product management. He will delve into methods of turning ambiguity into advantage, teaching product managers to create flexible, adaptive roadmaps that thrive in an unpredictable market. Through examples from both AI-driven development and real-world product cycles, this session will reveal how to transform uncertainty into the most valuable asset in your toolkit. Perfect for those who wish to embrace risk, rather than shy away from it, in order to create truly disruptive products.

Metaphors & Machines: Using Storytelling to Drive AI Product Innovation

What if your AI product could tell a story that users could connect with, emotionally and intellectually?
This session explores the intersection of storytelling and machine learning. Abel will discuss how to craft AI-powered products that don't just function but communicate with users in a narrative-driven way. Drawing on his work with Reelin AI and his experiences as a chess player, Abel will demonstrate how metaphorical thinking and narrative arcs can guide AI-driven product development, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. Attendees will learn how to use storytelling techniques to bridge the gap between complex technology and human experience, creating products that people not only use but fall in love with.

Product Management in the Multiverse: Navigating Infinite Possibilities

What if every decision you made as a product manager led to the creation of an entirely new reality?
In this abstract yet exciting talk, Abel will guide attendees through the concept of product management as a multiverse of possibilities. Each feature, each decision creates a new pathway — some leading to breakthrough success, others to dead-ends. Drawing from his AI expertise and entrepreneurial background, Abel will discuss how to navigate these "parallel product universes" and make choices that align with long-term vision, while still being agile enough to adapt to the changing landscape. This session will explore techniques for managing divergent product strategies and making informed, high-stakes decisions with the understanding that every choice has far-reaching consequences. Perfect for forward-thinking product managers and startup leaders looking to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Abel Adugam

Chief Executive Officer - Softdroom

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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