In many African markets, regulatory compliance is a silent operational bottleneck, difficult to track, harder to understand, and expensive to get wrong. Instead of accepting it as one of the continent’s unavoidable business costs, product builder Emmanuel Fadare decided to redesign the experience entirely. The result is Remllo, an AI-driven platform built to help companies interpret, organize, and stay ahead of regulatory obligations.
Unlike many founders who “fell into” their problem space, Emmanuel’s path to Remllo is tied to years of learning how complex systems behave through engineering, design, and hands-on product development across multiple regions.
From Sketches to Systems: Emmanuel’s Journey
Emmanuel’s journey into product building began in unexpected ways. As a young creative, he was fascinated by art, sketching ideas that communicated emotion and intent. This early love for design evolved into graphic design, mastering tools like Illustrator and Photoshop. But Emmanuel quickly realized he wanted more than aesthetics, he wanted functionality.
“My first real introduction to building digital products came during my final-year engineering project,” Emmanuel recalls.
His team built a heat-treatment furnace, then experimented with a mobile app to control the furnace temperature. That small experiment introduced him to digital systems and product design. Since 2017, he has honed his skills designing SaaS platforms, B2B tools, and consumer applications, always focused on turning complex workflows into simple, intuitive experiences.
“Over time, my work expanded beyond Africa, allowing me to partner with founders, startups, and government-backed teams across multiple markets,” he explains. “If there’s one theme in my work, it’s simplicity. I’m obsessed with taking complex processes and turning them into solutions people can actually use. Remllo is a natural extension of that obsession.”
The Birth of Remllo
The idea for Remllo emerged from Emmanuel’s firsthand experience in fintech. “I saw how heavily regulated the industry was, and how many companies struggled because they simply didn’t understand what was required of them,” he says. Compliance teams were overwhelmed, founders were confused, and regulations were scattered across documents and circulars.
During a three-month career break, Emmanuel reflected on problems worth solving. He realized that businesses often fail not for lack of innovation, but because they don’t understand the rules that govern them. Coupled with the rise of AI, he saw an opportunity to simplify compliance.
“I wanted to build a platform that brings clarity, structure, and guidance to businesses so they never have to guess what the law expects from them,” he notes.
The turning point came after sharing the idea with a friend who was a global compliance expert. The expert immediately saw its value, validating that the problem was real, painful, and widespread. Speaking with other compliance leads and founders reinforced the insight: the solution was necessary, and it was feasible. That’s when Emmanuel knew Remllo had to become a company.
From Concept to Product
The earliest version of Remllo was less a platform and more an AI companion — a “second brain” to help businesses understand compliance obligations in plain language. Users could ask questions and get instant guidance, proving that AI could make complex regulations approachable.
Building the platform, however, hasn’t been without challenges. “Compliance requires accuracy and trust. You can’t cut corners,” Emmanuel says. Balancing expert validation with limited resources has been tough, but programs like the INSEAD Founder Lab and NVIDIA Inception have provided structure, guidance, and credibility.
What sets Remllo apart is its context-driven approach. Unlike tools designed for other regions, Remllo is built for Africa, tailoring obligations to specific industries, operations, and countries. The platform leverages AI to simplify regulations, provides real-time updates, and acts as a compliance co-pilot rather than just a checklist.
The Founder Behind the Builder
Outside of Remllo, Emmanuel is calm, observant, and curious. He enjoys cooking, travelling, reading about history and culture, watching movies, and playing video games. “I enjoy exploring ideas, understanding systems, and studying the world from different angles,” he shares. These interests influence his work, shaping how he approaches problem-solving and product design.
“If I weren’t building Remllo, I’d still be building something, perhaps another product or running a design studio helping companies craft better digital experiences,” he adds.
For Emmanuel, creating functional tools that improve lives is less a career choice than a calling.
Vision for Remllo and Advice to Founders
Looking ahead, Emmanuel envisions Remllo as the go-to compliance operating system for African businesses. The platform aims to expand across multiple countries and industries, helping businesses operate with confidence and clarity.
“If a business is entering or scaling in any African market, Remllo should be the first platform they use to understand what the law requires from them,” he says.
For upcoming founders, his advice is clear: solve real problems, validate your ideas early, and be patient. Africa’s market is unique, and context matters. Focus on creating value, not just features, and maintain curiosity, it is the key to building relevant and lasting products.
Looking Ahead
Emmanuel’s message to those following Remllo’s journey is simple:
“We’re just getting started. Compliance may not be the loudest part of running a business, but it’s one of the most important. We’re committed to making it easier, clearer, and more accessible for businesses across Africa. Thank you for believing in what we’re building — the journey ahead is exciting.”
With Remllo, Emmanuel is not just building a product; he’s building a framework for clarity and growth in African entrepreneurship, turning compliance from a barrier into a tool for empowerment.
