David Umeh is a repeat founder and cultural innovator operating at the intersection of music, markets, and technology. He is the Founder & CEO of Clouty, the world’s first music derivatives exchange — a platform recognized by the NYSE and named FIA Innovator of the Year 2023 for pioneering event driven financial products.

Before Clouty, David launched HighSpeed, a groundbreaking delivery tech company that scaled to $2.3M ARR while navigating complex regulatory environments in Washington, D.C. and Boston. His career began in media and production with BET/Viacom and REVOLT, where he helped build and launch new platforms from the ground up.

Now based between Lagos and the U.S., David is driving Clouty’s African expansion under the Sabi brand, collaborating with top tier partners like Mavin Records and NG Clearing to unlock new cultural and financial opportunities.