Tonna Obaze
Founder of Stealth Startup
Tonna Obaze
Founder of Stealth Startup
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
Founder & CEO
2023 - Current
Expert Judge
2023
Black Ambition, founded by Pharrell Williams, is working towards closing the opportunity and wealth gap through entrepreneurship. The non-profit accelerator invests capital and resources into high-growth startups founded by Black, Hispanic and HBCU students and entrepreneurs. https://blackambitionprize.com
Public Speaker: Moderator & Host
2014
Moderator & speaker at conference and events focused on: *Diversity, Equity & Inclusion *Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship *Social Impact & Community *Organizational Culture & Inclusive Leadership National Events • US nationally ranked orator & speechwriter (13th) • Veterans of Foreign Wars: New Jersey — Voice of Democracy Winner • JUSTCapital: Giving Week — A JUST Future for Women in Corporate America Conferences & Industry Events • Black Women Talk Tech: Roadmap to Billions — “Founder Are You Ready to Fundraise” • Future Africa Summit: The Investment Ecosystem of the Future — Philanthropy Leaders, Accelerator Managers, and Investor Fund Managers • BNY Mellon: Diverse Founders Forum — Investing Trends Fireside Chat; Founder Masterclass • TechStars: Anywhere — Building Organizational Leadership & Culture: Workshop Facilitator • TechStars: Startup Week — Launching Your VC Career • Columbia Business School: Tips to Break Into Venture Capital Community Events • Kinfolk: Black Tech NYC — Investors Panel; Being Black in Web3 • Ace Women’s Collective: Investing Vs. Tech — Conversations on Culture & Growth • Pariti: Investor Demo Day — Opening Remarks • Harlem Capital: Founder Summit — Fireside Chat with Andy Dunn, CEO Bonobos; Fireside Chat with Jen Fisher, Deloitte Chief Wellbeing Office Podcast • A Little Louder Podcast: Finding the Courage to Pursue Your Purpose (Guest) • More Equity Podcast: Angel Investor Series (Host) • More Equity Podcast: Africa & LatAm Deals (Host)
Board Member
2022
Chief of Staff & Investor
2021 - 2022
Strategy Consultant
2020 - 2021
Finance Fellow
2021 - 2021
ESG & Impact Investing
2019 - 2020
Social Impact Lab Intern
2018 - 2018
Investment Management — Global Consultant Relations
2018 - 2018