May 2025 was a month of bold moves, tough lessons, and steady growth. It’s the fifth month in my commitment to launching a new startup every month, and this time I stepped into a space I’ve personally lived through — logistics. The journey so far hasn’t been easy. In fact, some days it feels like I’m biting off more than I can chew. But before you judge, let me share the why, the how, and the what next.
Why I Chose a Logistics Marketplace
After Paylend didn’t work out, I didn’t jump straight into another tech startup. I went back to the basics — survival. I co-invested in two trucks with my brother. What started as a stopgap has become my financial backbone during this rebuilding phase. But owning and running trucks — especially old ones — has been a masterclass in pain management. From breakdowns on remote roads to navigating unreliable drivers, it hasn’t been smooth.
But somewhere in that chaos, I spotted a problem — and with it, an opportunity. As a truck owner, I constantly struggled to find reliable gigs. And as I talked to business owners and individuals needing logistics services, it became clear they had the same challenge in reverse: finding trustworthy transporters.
That’s how To Somewhere Logistics (TSL) was born.
TSL is a logistics marketplace.
It connects service seekers with truck drivers and owners. Here’s how it works:
- A customer posts a logistics gig — say, moving goods from Point A to Point B.
- Registered drivers bid on the gig.
- The customer selects the best bid based on pricing, timeline, and driver reputation.
Truck owners can also list their services, routes, and availability to attract direct inquiries.
What I love about TSL is that it’s a solution I would use myself. It’s built for the hustling truck owner and the small business in need of logistics. It’s simple, necessary, and already gaining interest.
Product Updates: Momentum Across the Portfolio
InterviewPrep (Launched April 2025)
This job-seeker tool continues to gain traction. Average time spent is around 1:30 minutes — a solid base, but it tells me there’s room to improve the experience and increase engagement.
Big decision this month: I removed AdSense banners. The revenue wasn’t worth the trade-off in UX. Going forward, I’ll focus on:
- Building user dashboards to save CVs and cover letters
- Improving UI for clarity and stickiness
- Strategic marketing to job seekers
If you’re on the hunt for your next job, check out InterviewPrep — it’s built to help you present your best self with CV and cover letter support.
Startup List Africa (Launched March 2025)
Without any new changes, this platform is slowly starting to bear fruit thanks to early SEO work. Month-on-month growth is real.
Next steps:
- Market to more African startups
- Encourage free listings
- Explore how to turn this into a curated database product
Want visibility for your startup? Head over and list it for free.
Namekon (Launched February 2025)
Namekon — my tool for business name brainstorming and domain availability — has been quiet this month. No updates yet, but it remains useful. If you’re stuck naming your next hustle, give it a go.
NenoPress (Launched January 2025)
This AI-powered content assistant is growing organically. UI improvements are underway, and I’m also revamping the checkout flow to reduce friction.
If you’re looking for an AI tool to help manage your social media content — ideation, captions, scheduling — NenoPress is live and ready.
Personal Growth & Health
May has been strong health-wise. I’ve maintained my sugar-free streak — and I feel the difference. Better concentration. More stability. Fewer mood dips.
On fitness, I’ve held to my 3-day-a-week running routine. It’s not about perfection. It’s about rhythm — and I’m getting there.
Coaching: Conversations That Convert
This month, I had multiple discovery calls and locked in coaching sessions for June. I’m now adding physical sessions to my offerings, which will bring a new dimension to how I coach.
If you’re a founder or planning to build something, book a free discovery call. I’d love to help you break down your idea and spot the opportunities.
What’s Next: Monetization + June Build
In June, my focus will be:
- Regulatory structure setup
- Building a homogeneous paywall for monetizing my growing suite of tools
- Continuing the build momentum with a new tool launch (SaaS or single-page — the promise stands)
By December, I’ll have 12 builds live. That’s the goal. That’s the commitment.
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Let’s keep building.
— Ejay
