Adjetey (AJ) Wilson
Founder of BetterMeAcademy; MBA Candidate at BYU Marriott School of Business
Focusing on founding BetterMeAcademy while completing an MBA and researching AI for business operations.
Intro
I'm Adjetey (AJ) Wilson, the founder of BetterMeAcademy and a Presidential Scholar MBA candidate at BYU. My journey has taken me from being 'The Kid From Cotonou' to managing operational risk at American Express and optimizing global processes at Toyota. I’ve spent my career at the intersection of supply chain efficiency and strategic leadership, always with an eye toward how we can use technology and AI to improve business operations. I am deeply passionate about transformative leadership—the kind that removes structural barriers while encouraging the 'growth pain' necessary for development. Whether I’m coaching through BetterMeAcademy or advocating for education in Africa, my goal is to create generational turning points for others. I’m here to connect with leaders in strategy and tech, mentor prospective MBAs, and find ways to resource the next generation of talent.
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What I can offer
- ›Executive coaching and personal branding
- ›MBA admissions advice
- ›Operational risk and supply chain insights
- ›Strategic leadership mentorship
What I'm looking for
- ›Professionals in Strategy, General Management, and Technology
- ›Collaborations for international development in Africa
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in General Management
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Background
Career
Progressed from banking and sales into operational risk at American Express, co-founded Lancaster Gate Technologies, and is currently an MBA candidate and founder of BetterMeAcademy.
Education
MBA, Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business (Expected 2026); BS in Global Supply Chain Management, BYU (2022); Entrepreneurial Studies, Ensign College (2018).
Achievements
- ›BYU MBA Presidential Scholar (100% tuition)
- ›Reduced American Express project timelines by 20%
- ›Decreased American Express agreement throughput time by 33%
- ›Optimized Toyota dealer processes, reducing payouts by 15%
- ›1st Place in BYU MBA Stock Pitch Competition
- ›Increased leads by 45% at Optisys LLC
Opinions
- Leaders should eliminate unnecessary suffering (structural problems) but allow growth pain (developmental friction).
- Identity exceeds circumstances; treat everyone from janitors to CEOs with equal respect.
- The MBA is a transformational experience rather than a grade transaction.
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Inspirational and reflective, balancing corporate achievement with vulnerable storytelling about his refugee background.
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