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Empowering the Next Generation of Accountable Technology Leaders

TAI Advisory is a Nigerian-U.S. organization equipping young, diverse leaders to shape AI policy, digital rights, and technology governance. Through mentorship, research, and hands-on programs, we ensure the next generation has a seat at the table — and the tools to lead.

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About TAI Advisory

Building Tomorrow’s Technology Policy Leaders

Where Young Leaders Meet Global Tech Policy

Founded by Chris Ogbodo — a Harvard Law-trained attorney, Google Policy Fellow, HBS MBA candidate, and former Meta policy lead — TAI Advisory is on a mission to develop the next wave of technology policy leaders. We equip young professionals and emerging voices with the skills, networks, and platforms to influence AI governance and digital rights — centering perspectives from Africa and the Global South in conversations that have historically excluded them.

Our Approach

Theory of Change

We believe accountable technology starts with investing in people — building the skills, networks, and platforms for young leaders to drive change.

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Learn & Research

We train young researchers to produce independent, rigorous work on AI systems and digital rights — centering Global South perspectives and equipping fellows with real-world research skills.

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Engage & Shape

We create pathways for young professionals to engage directly with policymakers, tech companies, and multilateral bodies — giving them the experience to shape governance frameworks from the inside.

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Build & Empower

Through our fellowship, convenings, and mentorship programs, we build a global community of young, diverse leaders who support each other and drive cross-sector dialogue on ethical technology.

What We Offer

What We Do

We combine youth development with serious policy work — training emerging leaders while delivering real advisory impact for organizations navigating AI and digital rights.

AI Policy & Governance Training

We train young professionals on the evolving AI regulatory landscape — from the EU AI Act to U.S. executive orders — giving them the fluency to advise organizations and shape policy.

Digital Rights & Youth Advocacy

We equip emerging advocates with the knowledge to challenge platform governance failures, protect digital rights, and navigate the cross-border policy challenges affecting young people globally.

Trust, Safety & Inclusive AI

We develop young leaders who can identify and mitigate algorithmic bias, build inclusive AI frameworks, and engage diverse stakeholders to ensure AI systems work for everyone.

Research & Publication Pipeline

We mentor emerging researchers to produce policy briefs, white papers, and original analysis — building their publication track record while contributing to the global AI governance discourse.

Why TAI Advisory?

Rooted in Real-World Policy Experience

We Don't Just Study Policy — We Build the Leaders Who Shape It

With experience influencing legislation in multiple countries and leading policy at Meta in Africa, our founder brings unmatched insight — and channels it into developing the next generation of policy leaders who will carry this work forward.

Only Nigerian-U.S. AI organization combining youth development with Global South policy expertise

Founder-led mentorship rooted in real corporate and government policy experience

Hands-on training in AI law, privacy, and platform governance for emerging professionals

Direct access to networks across Harvard, Google, Meta, the AU, and multilateral agencies

Nigerian policy professionals in a strategic boardroom session
Policy · Legal · Technical
Our Impact

Track Record & Reach

Building capacity and creating pathways for young leaders across the globe.

5+

Countries Reached

Young professionals from across Africa, Europe, and North America engaged through our programs and convenings.

20+

Young Leaders Engaged

Emerging professionals connected to mentorship, training, and policy dialogue through TAI programs.

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Publications & Briefs

Original policy research produced by TAI fellows and collaborators on AI governance and digital rights.

Leadership

Founder & Advisory Board

Led by practitioners who’ve been where our fellows want to go — and are committed to opening doors for the next generation.

Chris Ogbodo — Founder of TAI Advisory

Chris Ogbodo

Founder & Principal

Harvard Law-trained attorney, Google Policy Fellow, and HBS MBA candidate who served as public policy lead at Meta for Sub-Saharan Africa. Chris founded TAI to create the mentorship and pathways he wished existed — channeling his experience across Harvard, Google, and Meta into developing the next generation of diverse technology policy leaders.

Advisory Board

Johnson Agogbua

Johnson Agogbua

Founder & CEO, Kasi Cloud · Ex Facebook Director of Connectivity

AI Infrastructure, Digital Economy & Cloud Platforms

BJ Adesoji

BJ Adesoji

Principal Product Manager, AI Partnerships, GitLab

AI Product Strategy & Data Infrastructure

Justin Chidozie

Justin Chidozie

Co-Executive Director, CHEVS

Advocacy & Youth Empowerment

Farouk Mohammed

Farouk Mohammed

Founder & Publisher, Okay News

Media Strategy, Digital Branding & AI Innovation

Samuel Jacob Alifa

Samuel Jacob Alifa

Creative Director

Filmmaking, Digital Content Strategy & Youth Storytelling

Signature Programs

Flagship Initiatives

Our flagship programs are the heart of TAI — creating real pathways for young leaders to enter and shape the technology policy space.

Young African professionals collaborating in a policy training workshop
Applications Open

TAI Fellowship Program

A fully funded, 6-month program for 6 inaugural fellows. Publish research, attend conferences, and receive direct mentorship from our advisory board.

Funded in USD
Publish research
Board mentorship
Laptop provided
Apply for the Inaugural Cohort
Senior African stakeholders in a governance roundtable discussion
Quarterly Convenings

Global AI Governance Roundtables

Intimate convenings where emerging leaders sit alongside senior policymakers and tech executives — creating dialogue across generations and building the relationships that open doors.

Quarterly events
Senior leaders + emerging voices
Cross-border dialogue
Insights & Publications

Thought Leadership

Original research and analysis by TAI fellows and collaborators — amplifying young voices in the global AI governance conversation.

Policy Brief

Governing AI in Africa: Challenges and Pathways Forward

Only a handful of African nations have formal AI strategies, leaving most of the continent in a regulatory vacuum. This brief maps the landscape, identifies gaps, and proposes a youth-centered framework for inclusive governance.

Read the brief White Paper

Content Moderation at Scale: Lessons from the Global South

Drawing on firsthand experience at Meta, this paper examines how moderation systems built for Western contexts systematically fail Global South communities — and why young professionals from affected regions are the key to fixing them.

Read the paper Commentary

Why the EU AI Act Needs a Global Accountability Perspective

The EU AI Act will function as a de facto global standard — but it was built without meaningful Global South input. This commentary examines what young policy leaders can do to shape the conversation on their own terms.

Read the commentary Essay

Internet Shutdowns and Platform Regulation: An African Framework

With eight out of ten Africans experiencing internet shutdowns since 2015, this essay proposes an AU-led multi-stakeholder regulatory framework that balances platform accountability with digital rights protection.

Read the essay
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our programs, fellowship, and how to get involved.

TAI Advisory develops the next generation of technology policy leaders. We specialize in AI governance, digital rights, and trust and safety — combining youth fellowship programs with advisory services to build both talent and institutional capacity.

We work with young professionals seeking to enter tech policy, organizations looking for diverse emerging talent, foundations funding youth leadership, and government and multilateral bodies seeking fresh perspectives on AI governance.

We are the only Nigerian-U.S. organization combining serious AI policy work with youth leadership development. Our founder’s experience at Harvard, Google, and Meta flows directly into mentoring emerging leaders who will shape technology governance for decades to come.

A fully funded, 6-month program for students working at the intersection of tech, law, policy, and human rights. Fellows publish research, attend conferences, and receive direct mentorship from our advisory board — building the profile and expertise to become leaders in the space.

We welcome partnerships with organizations committed to developing young tech policy talent. Whether you want to sponsor a fellow, host a roundtable, co-author research, or recruit emerging leaders — reach out.

Let's build the future of tech policy together

Whether you're a young professional looking to break into tech policy, a funder investing in the next generation, or an organization seeking diverse emerging talent — we'd love to hear from you.

Email us at info@taiadvisory.com

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