Christine Saffold

Christine Saffold is the Founder and CEO of Chama Capital, a fintech start-up based in Chicago that connects women business owners to optimal financing solutions. With a strong background in investment and business development, Christine has held various positions such as Assistant Director at the Greater Chatham Initiative, Immerse Founder in Residence at Bubble, and Investment Fellow at VestedWorld, focusing on seed stage investments in Africa. An MBA graduate from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University, Christine has been recognized as a Forté Foundation Fellow and a Toigo Foundation Fellow. Christine's professional journey highlights significant contributions to the financing landscape for small and medium enterprises and a commitment to empowering underrepresented founders.