Offline-first isn't a feature in Lagos. It's the baseline.
Zahir builds mobile-first products for emerging markets from Lagos, with a focus on performance on mid-range Android devices and payment flows that actually work locally.
He's looking for design and GTM partners who understand that a beautiful iOS prototype isn't proof of product-market fit. His StartCoLink posts tend to be technical—build logs, stack tradeoffs, and user feedback from beta testers.
Before going full-time on his own projects, he shipped consumer and fintech apps used across West Africa. That experience shapes how he thinks about distribution and trust.
Path so far
A short arc—not a résumé dump. Dates are approximate where early work overlapped.
2023 – present
Mobile engineer & founder
Building mobile products for emerging markets; seeking design and GTM collaborators.
2019 – 2023
Mobile lead, fintech & consumer apps
Shipped apps with strong offline usage and local payment integrations.