What Happens When Curiosity Becomes a Startup?
Building Before Graduation Most people who meet Muhammed Habeeb Abayomi know him as a Computer Science student. What they often discover later is that he spends as much time thinking about businesses as he does software. Growing up, he was fascinated by large organizations, the kind that outlive their founders and shape industries for decades. While many people dream of building a successful startup, Habeeb became interested in something larger: creating systems, companies, and opportunities that could continue growing long after he is gone. That curiosity has led him down many paths. He has worked on software products, organized entrepreneurial initiatives, collaborated with developers, participated in innovation programs, and spent countless hours learning how businesses are built. Along the way, he discovered that building a company is rarely as glamorous as it appears. Most of it involves uncertainty, difficult decisions, missed expectations, and the willingness to keep moving forward anyway. One of the projects that emerged from this journey is Glass Finance. Rather than seeing it as a destination, Habeeb views it as part of a broader mission: using technology to solve real problems while creating opportunities for others. What drives him is not simply the idea of launching products. It is the possibility of creating organizations that provide value, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth. Whether through technology, entrepreneurship, or future ventures in entirely different industries, he is motivated by the challenge of turning ambitious ideas into practical realities. For now, he remains a student balancing classes, projects, leadership responsibilities, and startup ambitions. But he believes that some of the most meaningful journeys begin long before anyone is paying attention. He is still learning. Still building. Still figuring things out. And perhaps that is the most honest part of the story. The goal has never been to become successful overnight. The goal is to keep building, keep learning, and eventually create something that makes a lasting difference.
From a Final Year Project to an EdTech Enterprise: The Acad AI Story
What started as a final year undergraduate project has blossomed into a transformative force in education. Acad AI, the brainchild of 2025 Computer Science graduate Anjolaoluwa Ajayi, was born out of a simple desire: to make the academic experience more efficient for both teachers and students. In December 2024, Anjolaoluwa and her team took a bold step by pitching their vision at the Babcock Innovation Challenge 3.0. Competing against 30 other student-led ideas, they secured 3rd place and a 500,000 Naira grant. But the true foundation of Acad AI was built on collaboration. The platform was meticulously developed with direct input from Babcock University faculty, including Dr. Akande Oyebola (Anjolaoluwa's supervisor) along with Mr. Joseph Adewuyi, Mr. Amos, Mr. Ukandu, Dr. Eti Chinedu, and Dr. Ajibade. On June 20, 2025, Acad AI officially launched. It debuted as a specialized tool for educators to administer and grade exams, with Dr. Ajibade Ayodeji, a distinguished senior finance lecturer, pioneer supporter, and former Head of the Babcock Entrepreneurship Development Centre (BEDC) and Babcock Executive Development Centre (BECD), becoming the platform's very first user. Since that pivotal debut, Acad AI has scaled into a robust educational ecosystem. What began as an intelligent grading assistant has expanded into an end-to-end enterprise platform trusted by schools and tuition centers, as well as an interactive study and preparation solution for students. Along its journey, the venture has created valuable job opportunities for 14 people, building a driven community committed to educational innovation. Today, Acad AI stands as a premier example of student-led innovation transitioning into enterprise impact. By bridging the gap between classroom instruction and AI-powered evaluation, the platform continues to streamline academic workflows, eliminate manual administrative burdens, and deliver fast, actionable, and fair feedback across institutions.