Dupé Ajayi
Marketing Strategist
About
<p data-start="188" data-end="450">I’m a <strong data-start="194" data-end="287">strategist at the intersection of marketing, storytelling, and mission-driven innovation.</strong> With over a decade of experience, I’ve helped brands—from Bank of America to Airbnb.org—craft narratives that drive engagement, visibility, and cultural impact.</p> <p data-start="452" data-end="755">At my core, I believe storytelling isn’t just about branding—it’s about <strong data-start="524" data-end="608">shaping conversations, shifting culture, and making impact impossible to ignore.</strong> My work integrates AI, emerging tech, and cultural intelligence to help organizations future-proof their presence in an ever-changing landscape.</p> <p data-start="452" data-end="755">As the founder of The Ajayi Effect, I have led digital transformations for major organizations, including Bank of America, Girls Who Code, Worklution, Airbnb.org, the New York City Housing Authority, and The Shed. <strong>My expertise spans institutions such as ABC News, the Brooklyn Public Library, The Raben Group, MTV, BET, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality, Mary J. Blige, and Rent the Runway’s Project Entrepreneur</strong>—each shaping her ability to craft stories that resonate, inspire, and drive change.</p> <p data-start="757" data-end="1023"><span data-start="850" data-end="1021">I am here to </span><strong data-start="850" data-end="1021">connect with industry leaders, elevate conversations on authentic representation, and continue pushing the creative industry toward greater inclusivity and innovation.</strong></p>
Brands
Airbnb
Hennessy
Toyota
Bank of America