Dominic Kimathi

Dominic Kimathi is a seasoned product manager with a passion for helping startups refine their products and scale effectively. As a senior product manager at Co-Creation Hub (CC Hub), a pan-African innovation hub operating in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Namibia, he provides strategic guidance to startups across diverse sectors, including fintech, edtech, health tech, and the creator economy. His role involves advising entrepreneurs on product optimization, market fit, and scaling strategies, ensuring that innovative solutions reach the right audiences and create meaningful impact. Dominic's career journey is a testament to adaptability and continuous learning. Initially aspiring to be a pilot, he pivoted into marketing before finding his true calling in product management. His interest in tech was sparked after witnessing Instagram’s billion-dollar acquisition with just 13 employees, leading him to explore the scalable potential of technology. Over the years, he has embraced career shifts as opportunities for growth, evolving his expertise across multiple domains. Beyond his role at CC Hub, Dominic is deeply invested in the creative industry. He is the founder of Lowky, a production company that supports Kenyan creatives, particularly in producing high-quality music videos. His passion for empowering others extends to education, as he teaches product management through a 10-week masterclass, firmly believing that “everyone is a product manager, they just don’t know it.” A strong advocate for collaboration and community-building, Dominic emphasizes the power of shared knowledge and collective effort in the startup ecosystem. He encourages entrepreneurs to see their customers as communities with shared interests and to focus on “low effort, high reward” initiatives that drive impact. His philosophy on success revolves around taking calculated risks, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, balancing generalist and specialist skills, and leveraging personal branding to build credibility in the industry. With his multifaceted experience in tech, business, and creative production, Dominic continues to shape the future of product management and entrepreneurship in Africa, helping startups and creatives alike bring their visions to life.