Product NinjasCurated by Timilehin Makinde
Train Like a Builder. Think Like a Founder. Automate Like a Pro.
🚀 A Grassroots Tech Fellowship Built for Real-World Impact
Founded by automation and web development expert Timilehin Makinde, the Product Ninja Fellowship is a hands-on training program designed to help underrepresented individuals and small businesses harness automation to solve real-world problems—without writing a single line of code.
We equip emerging tech talent, young entrepreneurs, and community leaders with the tools to automate workflows, streamline operations, and build smart, lean digital systems that work for their everyday lives and ventures.
🌍 Why We Exist
We believe tech doesn't have to be complex to be powerful.
For too long, automation and product thinking have been exclusive to big companies and tech elites. We're changing that—one community, one ninja, one workflow at a time.
Our goal is simple: Put the power of automation and product creation into the hands of those who need it most.
🛠️ What You'll Learn
The Product Ninja Fellowship is a 6-week experience combining practical training, live mentorship, and project-based learning. You'll learn how to:
đź‘Ą Who It's For
No coding experience required. Just bring your curiosity, your hustle, and a desire to create.
đź“Š Fellowship by the Numbers
✨ Real Projects. Real Change.
Each project solves a real community or business problem using accessible, impactful tech.
🧠Led by Timilehin Makinde
Timilehin is a web developer, systems architect, and mentor to early-stage African startups. Through his work with Kickoff Africa, National World Publishing, and SME-led innovation, he's helped businesses scale through automation and smart product design.
The Product Ninja Fellowship is his way of giving back—empowering others with the same tools, frameworks, and mindset that helped shape his own journey.
"You don't need to know how to code to build powerful products. You just need the right tools—and the courage to start."
Ninja Toolkit
Product Requirements Doc
Comprehensive template for documenting product requirements, features, and specifications.
Product Roadmap
Strategic planning template for product development and feature releases.
User Research Plan
Template for planning and conducting user research and interviews.
Sprint Planning
Agile sprint planning and tracking template for product teams.
Books of the Month
Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love
by Marty Cagan
A comprehensive guide to modern product management practices, featuring real-world examples from top tech companies.
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Hacking Growth
by Sean Ellis & Morgan Brown
Learn how today's fastest-growing companies drive breakout success through systematic experimentation and data-driven strategies.
Read MoreWhat Our Community Says
Teju Adeyinka
Product Lead at TechCorp
Product Ninjas has transformed how we approach product management. Their templates are invaluable for our team's success.
Babatope Josiah
Startup Founder
The resources provided by Timilehin have been instrumental in shaping our product strategy and execution.
Tobi Esho
Senior PM at Nomba
These templates saved us countless hours in planning and documentation. Highly recommended!
Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Product Management Workshop
Join Timilehin Makinde for an intensive workshop on modern product management practices and strategies.
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Product Ninjas Networking Night
Connect with fellow product managers and industry leaders in an evening of networking and knowledge sharing.
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Product Strategy Masterclass
A comprehensive masterclass on developing effective product strategies in today's market.
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Design Thinking Workshop
Learn how to apply design thinking principles to product management.
Event CompletedAbout Us
Empowering tech talent with automation and product development skills
Meet Your Curator
Timilehin Makinde is a web developer, systems architect, and technology mentor with a passion for building impactful digital products and automating operations at scale. With over a decade of experience across startups, enterprise platforms, and community-led innovation, Timilehin is known for blending clean technical execution with product intuition and strategic thinking.
Through his work with temak.dev and grange labs, he's helped numerous businesses scale through automation and smart product design. His expertise spans full-stack development, systems architecture, and product strategy.
