About
Highly accomplished Startup Ecosystem Builder and Venture-Backed Operator with a strong foundation in both technical and business leadership. Successfully scaled a digital asset infrastructure startup to over $1B in transaction volume and $1M+ in revenue, demonstrating expertise in operations, strategic partnerships, and global go-to-market execution. Currently spearheading community and ecosystem development at Malaika, passionately empowering founders and driving innovation across Silicon Valley and beyond.
Work
Malaika
|Head of Startup Ecosystem
San Francisco, California, US
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Summary
Led community-building efforts for startup founders, growing the network and establishing strategic partnerships globally.
Highlights
Spearheaded global community-building initiatives for startup founders, expanding the network from inception to over 10,000+ members through strategic digital channel engagement.
Cultivated a thriving founder community of 10,000+ members, orchestrating 20+ high-impact startup events, including VC roundtables, hackathons, and pitch nights.
Forged and nurtured 10+ strategic partnerships with leading accelerators, venture funds, and ecosystem programs, significantly enhancing founder deal flow and resource access.
Developed a highly engaged core community of 1,000+ active members, fostering consistent participation and collaboration among founders, VCs, and ecosystem partners.
Bitpowr Technologies Inc.
|Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer
United States, US
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Summary
Co-founded and scaled a digital asset infrastructure startup, overseeing operations, finance, and global expansion to achieve significant transaction volume and revenue.
Highlights
Co-founded Bitpowr, a digital asset infrastructure startup, scaling operations to achieve over $1B in transaction volume and $1M+ in revenue across 3 continents.
Directed comprehensive go-to-market strategies, cultivated strategic partnerships, and oversaw product development initiatives across diverse global markets.
Managed end-to-end operations, finance, and talent acquisition, growing the team to 20+ professionals and enhancing overall performance by 80%.
Spearheaded successful global expansion, establishing new markets and building robust partner ecosystems across Africa, Europe, and the U.S.
Secured pivotal partnerships with key industry players, including 500 Global, venture capital firms, and top-tier accelerators.
Boundlesspay
|Software Engineer
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Summary
Developed and optimized web applications to enhance user experience and site performance.
Highlights
Developed and deployed responsive web applications, contributing to a 25% increase in mobile traffic.
Implemented advanced performance optimization techniques, achieving a 60% reduction in page load times for web applications.
Volunteer
Techstars
|Mentor
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Summary
Mentored early-stage founders on product, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising.
Highlights
Provided strategic guidance and product feedback to early-stage founders, optimizing their go-to-market strategies.
Advised founders on fundraising, conducted pitch reviews, and facilitated navigation within the startup ecosystem.
Women TechMaker Ambassador
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Summary
Promoted diversity and inclusion in tech through community leadership and event organization.
Highlights
Championed diversity and inclusion in technology through impactful community leadership initiatives.
Designed and executed diversity training programs and organized events for women in technology, fostering a more inclusive environment.
Education
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Bachelor of Science
Accounting
Awards
Most Inspirational Women of Web3 and AI
Recognized for inspiring leadership and significant contributions in the Web3 and AI space.
WomenTech Network Leader of the Year Award
Awarded By
WomenTech Network
Honored for exceptional leadership and impactful contributions within the WomenTech Network.
Women in Tech Global Award
Received global recognition for significant contributions to the technology sector.
Certificates
Aspire Business Growth Program
Issued By
Stanford Seed
Web3 Innovation Lab
500 Global Accelerator Program, F'22
Issued By
500 Global
Y Combinator Startup School
Issued By
Y Combinator
Skills
Business & Strategy
Strategic Planning, Business Development, Growth Strategy, Go-to-Market Execution, Fundraising, Investor Relations, Venture Capital, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Operations Management, Financial Forecasting, Product Strategy, Ecosystem Building, Market Expansion, Startup Advisory, Community Building, Global Expansion, Partnership Development.
Technical & Analytical
Product Thinking, Data-Driven Decision Making, KPI Development, Funnel Analysis, Business Intelligence, CRM Optimization, Automation Tools, Web Development, Responsive Design, Performance Optimization, Digital Asset Infrastructure.
Tools & Platforms
Notion, Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Analytics, Airtable, Trello, Asana, Jira, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Slack, AI Tools (ChatGPT, Notion AI).