Michael Tekabe

Michael Tekabe has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries. Michael currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Kubik, Inc. since October 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of Strategy & Operations at the same company from March 2022 to October 2022. In 2023, they became an Angel Investor and Member at Nairobi Business Angel Network. Michael also completed the Responsible Leaders Fellowship at ESMT Berlin from February 2022 to August 2022. Before that, they served as an Investor In-Residence and MBA Consultant at Pariti from October 2021 to December 2021. Michael'searlier experiences include positions at Angelo Gordon, where they worked as a Senior Associate (AVP) from January 2020 to December 2020, an Associate from February 2018 to January 2020, and as an Analyst from February 2016 to February 2018. Additionally, they worked at Deutsche Bank as a Business Analyst in Residential Mortgage Backed Securities from August 2015 to February 2016, and as a Business Analyst in the Rotational Program from July 2014 to August 2015. Michael started their career at Deutsche Bank as a Business Analyst Intern in June 2013.

Michael Tekabe has a Master of Business Administration - MBA degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESMT Berlin, which they completed in 2022. Michael also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance and Certified Financial Planning (Cum Laude) from Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business, which they obtained between 2010 and 2014. In 2012, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Development Economics and Finance from The University of Hong Kong. In addition, they have certifications in User Experience Design from General Assembly and Data Analytics from General Assembly, obtained in 2020 and 2018 respectively.