John Imah

Founder & CEO SpreeAI

As Co-Founder and CEO of SpreeAI, John Imah leads an innovative venture that uses AI to  transform how people shop, discover, and connect with brands. Under his leadership, SpreeAI raised nearly $100 million and achieved a $1.5 billion valuation, establishing itself as a  pioneering force in AI-driven retail. Imah’s work seamlessly merges creativity with technology,  reflecting his dual passion for style and innovation. 

As a Nigerian American, Imah infuses his career with a blend of innovation, resilience, and  cultural perspective. Before founding SpreeAI, he held leadership roles at Samsung, Amazon’s  Twitch, Meta, Take-Two Interactive, and Snap Inc. These experiences in big tech gave him a front-row seat to innovation and storytelling, which now fuel his vision at SpreeAI.  

Imah’s entrepreneurial drive began early: by his mid-teens, he had already built and sold two companies. This early success, combined with a passion for technology and fashion, set the stage for his unique career at the nexus of business and creativity. Drawing on this dual love, he envisioned SpreeAI as a way to make e-commerce more personal, inclusive, and emotionally resonant for consumers. That vision, born from a self-taught coder who also  harbored a love of design, guides SpreeAI’s mission to humanize online retail through style and AI.  

Beyond his corporate endeavors, Imah channels his influence into both philanthropy and the  arts. Through  mentorship, scholarships, and community initiatives, he champions creativity and education for  gifted and underserved youth, embodying a commitment to lift up the next generation of  innovators. At the same time, Imah stands out as a multidisciplinary voice across design, music, and innovation, reflecting his belief that creativity knows no boundaries.