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DICKSON KALU · LONDON

A life built on
service, learning and
opportunity.

From Amurie, Nkporo, Abia State to London — a journey shaped by hard work, education, service and the determination to keep building useful things.

“As long as we’re here, we have time.”
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Dickson Kalu
01 · ORIGINS

Where the story
began.

I was born in Amurie, Nkporo, Ohafia Local Government Area, in what was then Imo State and is now Abia State, Nigeria.

I grew up around family, farming, tradition and a fascination with how things worked. I was born into the traditional royal family and spent much of my childhood around the palace of my uncle, King Lazarus II, observing leadership at close range.

At the same time, old radios, batteries, switches and wires captured my imagination. I wanted to understand what was inside things — and whether they could work differently.

“I wanted to know how things worked.”
Technical workshop scene representing Amurie Technical School, Nkporo
Amurie Technical School, Nkporo · Technical learning and curiosity.
Modern palace building representing the royal home in Abia State
The Palace · HRH Eze Lazarus Igwe, Abia State, Nigeria.
02 · THE JOURNEY

A life that never
followed a straight line.

01

Amurie, Nkporo

Childhood, family, tradition and curiosity.

02

Lagos

Independence, practical skills and learning to adapt.

03

London

Starting again — construction, public service, healthcare and university.

04

Hospitality

Discovering the importance of service, people and memorable experiences.

05

Building

Turning curiosity toward products, platforms and everyday problems.

03 · PEOPLE

Technology interests me.
People give it purpose.

Hospitality taught me to ask a simple question: what does the person on the other side actually need? Years later, I find myself asking the same question when thinking about technology.

04 · EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

Learning has always
continued alongside work.

Formal study, professional development and practical experience have each shaped how I think, lead and build.

ACADEMIC

BSc Computer Science

COMPLETED

Master’s in Cyber Security

IN PROGRESS · FINISHING NEXT YEAR

Hospitality Management · Level 4

HONORARY

Honorary Degree in Microbiology

ACADEMIC

HND Business Psychology

05 · WHAT I’M BUILDING

Ideas in motion.

Independent projects I’m continuing to develop. Select a logo to visit the project.

Foremade GoEatOne FlaneGo

06 · GREENWICH, LONDON

Think big.
Start close to home.

I don’t begin by imagining millions of customers. I think about the restaurant down the road, the shop on the high street, my neighbours — and the first people we might be able to help.

07 · WHAT I BELIEVE

Stay curious.

Keep learning.

People matter.

Failure teaches.

Start with what you have.

Build something useful.

“As long as we’re here,
we have time.”

— Dickson Kalu

08 · THE UNFINISHED STORY

This story isn’t finished.

Neither are the things I’m building. There is much more behind the journey than can fit on a website. Someday soon, I hope to tell that story properly.

THE BOOK · IN TIME

09 · CONTACT

Let’s connect.

Have a question, an idea, or simply want to say hello? I’d be happy to hear from you.

hello@dicksonkalu.com