Joshua Barimon Firima

Joshua Barimon Firima

Founder & CEO/CTO

Lagos, Nigeria.

About

Serial entrepreneur since 2015, currently building KrosAI the AI-native telecom infrastructure empowering voice AI agents to reach underserved populations in emerging markets. Previously founded and exited a SaaS website builder, and co-founded MoosbuOS. Deep experience across product, operations, AI, and strategic partnerships, driving inclusive innovation.

Work

KrosAI

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Founder & CEO

Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Highlights

Leading development of AI-native telecom infrastructure for emerging markets, enabling local voice AI deployment via low-latency phone routing, local number provisioning, regulatory compliance, and accent-adapted voice support.

Grew platform to 7 live markets (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Brazil, US, UK), 775+ registered users, and 60+ paying customers.

Secured direct carrier connectivity in Nigeria and partner-routed connectivity across expansion markets.

Raised ~$135K in pre-seed capital from Right Side Capital via MARL Accelerator, including a non-dilutive grant as Overall Winner of the INSEAD AI Venture Lab Abu Dhabi.

Recognized as part of the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 (2025).

INSEAD AI Venture Lab

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Entrepreneur in Residence

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate

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Summary

Won one of the two top prizes of $60k cash grant in Abu Dhabi demo day (out of 500 other participants across 75 countries).

MoosbuOS

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Co‑Founder

San Francisco, California, US

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Summary

Co‑founded Moosbu, a super business app for SMEs in Nigeria, enabling online stores, logistics, payments and AI marketing; successfully pivoted due to macroeconomic conditions.

Highlights

Achieved over 1,000 users and a GMV of $240,000 within 15months for the first iteration of MoosbuOS, driving early-stage growth and market validation.

Established strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Sudo Africa, Microsoft, Dojah, and Fast Accelerator, resulting in a 30% increase in brand visibility and a significant boost in revenue.

JVZoo

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Independent Affiliate

Oviedo, Florida, US

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Summary

Operated as independent affiliate, leveraging affiliate marketing expertise to sell digital products. Driving over $500k in total sales over a 2.5 year period.

DFY Hero

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Co-Founder/Chief Product Officer

Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

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Full Time

Summary

Co-built a drag and drop SaaS website builder, scaled it to 4000 users and 6000 websites built. Got acquired in 10 months.

Education

Draper University

San Mateo, California, United States of America
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Fellowship / Certificate Entrepreneurship

Courses

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Summer 2024 Certificate

Y Combinator Startup School

United States of America
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Startup Program

University of Calabar

Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
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Bachelor's Business Administration & Management

Federal Government College Odi

Nigeria
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Secondary Education Social Sciences

Skills

AI Infrastructure

voice AI, AI agent integration, CPaaS, telecom API.

Product & Operations

product development, operations, startup growth, pivot strategy.

Strategy & Partnerships

accelerator programs, venture partnerships, strategic alliances.

References

Available on demand