John Imah

About

Nigerian-American technology entrepreneur and business executive known for his work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, fashion, and consumer technology. He is the co-founder of SPREEAI, an AI-driven fashion retail company that reached a $1.5 billion valuation by 2025. He has held executive roles at Amazon's Twitch and Snap Inc., and his ventures have contributed to an estimated net worth of $400 million.

Before Fame

His interest in technology began early. At age seven, he rebuilt his family's computer, and by his mid-teens he had founded and sold two startups. He later earned a degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Trivia

In 2025, he was named among Observer's "100 Leaders Shaping the Future of AI" and AfroTech's "Future 50." He is a member of the CFDA and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. That same year, he attended the Met Gala in a custom Sergio Hudson look and became the first fashion-tech AI CEO invited by Anna Wintour, marking a milestone in the convergence of AI and high fashion.

Family Life

Born in Dallas, Texas to Nigerian parents, he is now bi-coastal, owning homes in Los Angeles and New York City.

Associated With

He has served as a technology advisor to Kevin Hart and Jennifer Lawrence, and maintains close ties across technology, fashion, and entertainment.