Daouda Leonard

Daouda Leonard is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a diverse range of experiences in technology and creative industries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of CreateSafe, Inc. since March 2017, Daouda leads efforts in developing digital asset management tools and a generative AI operating system for music intellectual property. In addition to roles at Andreessen Horowitz as a scout focusing on emerging technologies, Daouda serves as an investor in Thrive Market and Wexler's Deli, both committed to social consciousness and quality. Previously, Daouda held significant positions, such as Investor at FaZe Clan and Creative Operations Officer at Media Empire, and managed A&R at OWSLA Publishing. Daouda's career began with founding Get Familiar Music, which led to successful partnerships with major artists. Academically, Daouda earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and Computer Science from Northeastern University.