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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)

  • 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

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