Ayo Aigbe

VentureFuel Innovation Program Associate; Pro Forma Head of Business Development

Ayodele Aigbe is the founder and CEO of Hangio, a luxury clothing care company that introduced the world's first patented bendable hanger designed to preserve garment quality. She conceived the idea during her freshman year at Texas Tech University after noticing that traditional hangers caused shoulder bumps on her favorite sweater. This personal frustration led her to develop a solution that would revolutionize the way people store their clothes, culminating in the creation of Hangio.

Under Ayodele's leadership, Hangio has gained significant recognition, with its innovative hangers featured at New York Fashion Week and highlighted in media outlets such as Fast Company and Mashable . Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Ayodele has supported over 40 early-stage companies through her roles at SKU and Techstars, two prominent accelerators in the consumer product and tech industries, respectively . Her contributions to the business community have earned her accolades, including being named a Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholar and a North Texas Inno Under 25 honoree.

Ayodele's journey exemplifies resilience and a commitment to innovation. She continues to expand Hangio's product offerings and seeks partnerships to make her solutions more accessible. Her story serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs, demonstrating how personal experiences can lead to impactful innovations.