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Ita Ekpoudom
Partner at GingerBread Capital
New York, New York
Overview
Ita Ekpoudom is a Partner at GingerBread Capital in New York, with a background in capital markets, product management, and trading. Notable career highlights include founding Tigress Ventures and investing in companies like Dragonboat and HelloAva, Inc.
Ekpoudom has a diverse educational background with an MBA from The Wharton School and experience at prestigious firms like American Express and Goldman Sachs, demonstrating expertise in financial modeling, strategy, and entrepreneurship.
Work Experience
Kauffman Fellow - Class 27
2022 - Current
Co-investment VC firm supporting the mission of the Kauffman Fellows
Partner
2018
GingerBread Capital invests in the next generation of women founders and entrepreneurs leading high-growth businesses
Founder
2014
Tigress Ventures is an advisory and consulting firm with a mission to engage, educate.
Venture Partner
2018 - 2018
EIR
2015 - 2017
Product Manager
2011 - 2013
The Rubicon Group is a market intelligence, analysis, and decision support solutions provider to the global travel industry.
Manager, Interactive Solutions, Global Product Management
2010 - 2011
American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. provides financial and travel related services for consumers and companies.
Associate, Preferred Stock Trading
2005 - 2008
Analyst, Credit Capital Markets
2003 - 2005
Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.
Education
Wharton-INSEAD Alliance
2010 - 2010
MBA
2008 - 2010
AB
1999 - 2003