Sean Akadiri, is the founder, president and CEO of Agric-Bioformatics Inc., a data analytics company in Oklahoma City. Akadiri is an ag-tech entrepreneur passionate about using data analytics to improve the performance and productivity of livestock.
At 19 years old, Akadiri came to the U.S. from Nigeria on a student visa to attend college. He received a bachelor's degree in biology, and a minor in chemistry from East Central University and earned an MBA from Mid-America Christian University. He also attended what is now the University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering for three years, studying chemical engineering. Akadiri has over 15 years of experience in the biotech and life science industries. He is also on the advisory board for the Moore Norman Technology Center’s Biotechnology Program.
Akadiri and his team developed AgBoost, the next-generation livestock management technology platform. AgBoost is a proprietary data-driven analytical tool used by livestock producers across the U.S. and around the world to make selective breeding, management and marketing decisions for animals using data about genetics, performance, health and nutrition data. Akadiri's vision is to increase consumers’ confidence and trust when it comes to food production and safety, by providing economical and viable tools that will help livestock producers become more efficient, produce safe, quality food products and meet market demands.