Efosa Obano

Founder & Manager at Black Founders Network

Efosa KC Obano has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they are the Founder & Manager of Black Founders Network and also serves as the Founder & Impact Investor at African Impact Initiative. Additionally, Efosa is a Community Facilitator at Faith Driven Entrepreneur and a member of the Entrepreneurship Committee at Black Wealth Club.

Prior to these roles, Efosa worked at Dell Technologies, where they held multiple positions. Efosa KC was the Dell Canada Social Impact Pillar Lead, focusing on community outreach in Canada. Efosa KC also served as a Senior Account Manager, leading a team and working with high-spending accounts. Efosa also worked as an Account Manager, assisting small and medium-sized businesses with IT solutions.

Efosa has also worked at the United Nations Sustainable Development Group as part of the SDSN Investor Readiness Program. Efosa KC has experience in the education sector, serving as an International Student Ambassador and being involved in various roles at the University of Toronto. Additionally, Efosa has worked as the Director of Marketing and External Relations at UTSC African Students' Association.

Early in their career, Efosa was a Sales Intern at Addella and held the position of VP Marketing at Junior Achievement Nigeria, where they led the marketing and sales division.

Overall, Efosa KC Obano has built a strong foundation of skills and experience in entrepreneurship, impact investing, community facilitation, and sales and marketing.

Efosa KC Obano attended Loyola Jesuit College, where they obtained a High School Diploma with a focus on Sciences & Social Sciences. Efosa KC later pursued Strategic Management with a specialization in Operations Management, Finance & Economics at the University of Toronto.

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  • Founder & Manager

    September, 2021 - present