ProGRAM Manager, Black Founders Network
Efosa Obano
Bio
Efosa (KC) is a strategic management alumnus of the University of Toronto, where he now manages an initiative that supports Black founders with capital, community and capacity building. He also started and leads the African Impact Initiative, which invests in young African innovators. He has experience with using technology to create social impact, invest with impact, and build ventures.
He recently led a team that guided startups on their technology strategies and digital transformation journeys with Dell. He also led community outreach for Dell Canada’s Social Impact Team & Black Networking Alliance.
15 seconds with Efosa
Favourite U of T startup: “It’s a tie between Fyyne and Reddi”
The invention you can’t live without: The smartphone
Favourite comfort food: Pounded yam and bitter leaf soup
Best vacation ever: Visiting Calgary and Banff in June 2021 (my first trip after COVID!)
Hidden talent: Playing soccer (I played for my primary school, high school and university)
Favourite book: Prosperity Paradox