Evans Akanno is a product and UX design lead focused on building accessible, user-centered digital experiences. He currently leads the team at Vzy, an AI website builder that has helped over 40,000 people create more than 125,000 websites - no experience required. With a generalist skillset spanning product strategy, visual design, and no-code development, he brings a clear, collaborative, and purposeful approach to every project. He was granted permanent residency in the U.S. through the Extraordinary Ability visa, in recognition of his work in innovation. Over the years, he’s been recognized by Google, Forbes Africa, and featured in the press. His academic background includes executive certification in Innovation & Strategy from Harvard, a Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of California, and a second Master’s in Artificial Intelligence in Business from the University of the Cumberlands. Outside of work, Evans shares insights at tech events, mentors early-stage founders, and documents life through photography. He’s passionate about preserving Igbo culture, often weaving it into creative projects. A curious explorer at heart, he spends his downtime experimenting with new tools, discovering music, and traveling to experience new perspectives.
