He is an expert in economics and management, passionate about using technology to solve societal problems. Through his company, Ylomi, he is formalizing the home services sector.

Jean Vivien Dah N'Gbekounou, a Beninese entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Ylomi, a digital startup that connects households and businesses with skilled domestic workers. Established in 2018, Ylomi offers a web and mobile application that helps meet the labor needs of households and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform provides access to a wide range of domestic workers, including housekeepers, maintenance workers, caregivers, cooks, security guards, nannies, bartenders, cashiers, and construction workers.

"In Africa, and particularly in Benin, artisans are often overlooked in the digital ecosystem. It's difficult for the average person to easily and quickly connect with a skilled worker for urgent services and tasks. This problem is persistent, which inspired us to create Ylomi to provide a lasting solution," explained Jean Vivien Dah N'Gbekounou in 2018.

Ylomi also manages existing employees, thereby reducing risks for households. In addition, the platform connects clients with service providers for occasional needs, such as plumbers, electricians, or TV repair technicians. To ensure the quality and security of services, Ylomi trains or retrains workers, verifies their identities, and ensures their moral integrity. The company's services are backed by liability insurance.

In addition to his role at Ylomi, Jean Vivien Dah N'Gbekounou has been the director of Africa Consult since 2011, a firm authorized by the Financial Markets Authority of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (AMF-UEMOA). Previously, he worked as the administrative and financial manager at the Société Internationale de Transit Toure (SITT SA) in Benin from 2004 to 2008.

N'Gbekounou holds a master's degree in Stock Markets and Trading from the French School of Stock Exchange and Trading, earned in 2013, and a postgraduate diploma (DESS) in Finance and Management Control from the Graduate School of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

Melchior Koba