Shegun Otulana is the founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs (HVL), an idea and growth studio that owns and operates a family of technology companies. He also serves as the CEO of Copysmith AI, a startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for content generation.
In 2013, Otulana founded TheraNest and its parent company, Therapy Brands, the leading provider of software technology solutions for mental, behavioral, substance use disorder and physical rehab providers and organizations. Prior to establishing Therapy Brands, he founded Zertis Technologies, a computer software consultancy company.
Otulana is a recipient of the 2018 Jemison Award, Alabama Power’s 2018 Power of Leadership Award, and was named a 2019 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Additionally, he is a 2019 Henry Crown Fellow within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute. Otulana is passionate about promoting entrepreneurship and serves on the boards of Venture for America, Birmingham Business Alliance, and Innovation Depot. He also is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and is an active Endeavor Mentor. Otulana resides in Birmingham with his wife Mary and their four children.