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Rafiat Babayode

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Some people see challenges; Rafiat Babayode sees product opportunities. As the CEO and co-founder of Rapid Launch, she has built a career and an entire ecosystem around transforming ideas into scalable, impactful businesses. A visionary entrepreneur, award-winning product manager, and ecosystem builder, she thrives at the intersection of innovation and strategy, helping ventures, startups, and cooperations bring groundbreaking solutions to market.

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Rafiat's approach is anything but conventional. Her own journey is proof of that. Once navigating the challenges of financial hardship as the mother of three, she applied the very principles of product development to herself—iterating, refining, and growing. She treated her career as a product, constantly testing and improving, until she emerged as an industry leader. This mindset led her to not only become an award-winning product manager, but also a force in shaping businesses and transforming industries. Her efforts were recognized when she received the Product Manager Rising Thought Leadership Award, a testament to her influence in the field.

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Not surprisingly, Rafiat’s passion for innovation and problem-solving extends beyond her own success. At Rapid Launch, based in Alberta, Canada, she leads a Launch Studio dedicated to venture creation and corporate transformation. Founded in 2024, the company focuses on developing its own ventures while also helping businesses integrate product-led strategies that foster long-term growth. Through strategic partnerships, Rapid Launch collaborates with startups, scale-ups, and enterprises to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions with measurable market impact.

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The company’s offerings span three key areas: venture building, corporate partnership, and ecosystem empowerment. By leveraging customer insights, agile methodologies, and scalable distribution strategies, Rapid Launch  specializes in rapidly validating ideas, launching ventures, and creating customer-focused solutions that drive sustainable expansion. It also helps companies transition into product-led organizations. Beyond individual business success, the company is committed to fostering Alberta’s innovation ecosystem by working alongside accelerators, universities, and other organizations to drive technological advancements and economic development.

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What truly distinguishes Rapid Launch is its focus on practical, real-world innovation. Rafiat believes in technology that improves lives in tangible ways—making healthcare more affordable, simplifying daily tasks, and providing businesses with faster, more efficient solutions. “We’re not building rockets to go to the moon,” she says. “We just want life to be better for everybody. Making things easier, getting things cheaper, and making technology accessible and affordable—those are the things we’re really good at, and we do that faster than anyone else.”

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Rafiat’s passion for transformation doesn’t stop with businesses. She is equally dedicated to empowering individuals, particularly women seeking to advance their careers and gain financial independence. Recognizing the challenges faced by working mothers, she founded the Moremee Community, which has supported over 1,000 women in building their businesses and careers. Through mentorship, education, and strategic guidance, she has helped countless women overcome barriers and achieve professional success.

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Rapid Launch is not just a company—it’s a movement, driving Alberta toward becoming a global hub for product-led innovation. Through rapid and strategic execution, Rafiat Babayode is proving that the best products aren’t just built—they evolve, adapt, and ultimately, transform the world.

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Rafiat Babayode
CEO and Co-Founder
Rapid Launch
Website: https://rapidlaunch.co

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/babayoderafiat