Stephen Akadiri is a highly sought-after organic growth and SEO expert whose work has helped brands, startups, and businesses around the world, from Africa to the UK, the US, and beyond, turn search into a long-term growth engine. Over the past seven years, he has led organic growth across fintech, SaaS, travel, e-commerce, and digital media, building scalable systems that deliver sustainable acquisition and measurable impact.

At Grey (YC W22), Stephen serves as Senior SEO and Organic Growth Specialist, where he designs international SEO strategies and works closely with product and content teams to drive growth across multiple markets. Beyond his professional work, Stephen is passionate about nurturing the next generation of digital talent. He regularly mentors emerging marketers, runs training programs for future growth leaders, and shares insights on global stages, including BrightonSEO and the Digital World Marketing Summit (DWMF).

Stephen’s work has been featured on platforms such as GrowthHackers, Hackernoon, TechCabal,, Plaqad, 234star, ID Africa, Neusroom, BHM UK, and Daily Independent, reflecting his influence in the search and growth community. His focus is on building human-centred, scalable strategies that push boundaries while delivering real-world results.