Tonna Obaze

Founder of Stealth Startup

New York, New York

Overview

Tonna Obaze is the Founder and CEO of a Stealth Startup, with a background at Goldman Sachs in ESG & Impact Investing. She has also served as Chief of Staff & Investor at Harlem Capital, showcasing a strong track record in social finance and strategic thinking. Tonna has successfully navigated the intersection of impact and strategy, leading transformational change and stakeholder engagement while also honing her skills in fundraising, philanthropy, and venture philanthropy throughout her career at notable organizations such as Goldman Sachs and Harlem Capital.

Work Experience

Stealth Startup

Founder & CEO
2023 - Current

Black Ambition

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 Speaking Engagements

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)