Yahal Otieno

O. Yahal is a polymath, a thinker, a proverb and poem enthusiast, and a philosopher-in-progress; officially due to mature in 2096. (Future readers, if you’re holding this book then, wink twice; you get it.)
As an author and a local expert, he explores the gaps between wisdom and action in a noisy world. By the end of 2025, he aims to add more books to his collection, provided his curiosity outpaces his procrastination.
Inspired by the motivational fire of Les Brown, the optimism of Joel Osteen, the inventive spirit of Mark Rober and Michael Stevens, and the timeless example of Jesus Christ, Yahal writes for those who refuse to let the world dim their curiosity.
Born into a family of teachers and relentless hard workers, he values brainwork but won’t say no to a sweaty challenge. Life has been fairly unfair to him; a paradox he considers his greatest luck, as it forced clarity upon him early.
His mantra? You’ve already lived your best life. You’re living it now. And, if you choose, you’ll outdo it tomorrow.
Yahal’s approach to writing mirrors his life philosophy: practical wisdom delivered with authentic voice. He believes that the most profound insights often emerge from the intersection of struggle and curiosity, and his work reflects this belief. His writing style combines the accessibility of a conversation with a friend and the depth of years spent observing patterns in human behavior and technological evolution.
When not writing, Yahal can be found experimenting with new AI tools, doing a random manual labor, doing something in the farm, recording some crazy audio, learning a new skill, thinking about his next project, collecting proverbs from different cultures, or engaging in philosophical discussions about the future of human-AI collaboration. He maintains that the best way to understand any technology is to use it extensively, question it relentlessly, and share the discoveries freely.

I have committed to mentoring 1,000 entrepreneurs in 2025; a mission driven by my conviction that we can fundamentally reshape how the next generation approaches business building.
For too long, aspiring entrepreneurs have been trapped by pervasive myths that masquerade as wisdom but ultimately lead to failure. These misconceptions create barriers where none should exist and misdirect energy away from what truly matters in building sustainable ventures.
By positioning myself at the forefront of debunking these myths and reframing entrepreneurial thinking, I aim to equip entrepreneurs with the clarity and tools they need to create ventures that generate meaningful impact, not just for themselves, but for their communities and beyond.
This isn’t just about business success; it’s about unleashing human potential to solve real problems and create lasting value in our world.