Bumpa Co-founder and CTO, Adetunji Opayele passes away
- Adetunji 'TeeJay' Opayele passed away in a car accident on March 5, 2025.
- Opayele was a law graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University and co-founded Bumpa in 2020.
- Bumpa raised $4 million in a seed round led by Base10 Partners in 2022.
The untimely death of Adetunji Opayele is a significant loss not only for Bumpa but also for the broader tech community in Nigeria. His innovative spirit and leadership were pivotal in the company's growth, and it raises questions about how startups can prepare for such unforeseen challenges. The decision to create an AI assistant in his memory is a poignant tribute, but it also highlights the importance of succession planning in startups.
