Olayinka Osibodu
Program Director at Zane Venture Fund- Claim this Profile
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Sterling Johnson
Olayinka is a tremendous leader for the social and racial justice movement who brings the entrepreneurial spirit needed to innovate and design new solutions for a better tomorrow. I've had the pleasure of working with her in the past and does a great job making space for people to be their authentic selves.
Ryan Honeyman
I cannot recommend Olayinka highly enough. We worked together for several years as Co-Founders of the Dismantle Collective. Olayinka is a "true entrepreneur" in that she is a problem solver, a leader, very resourceful and has tireless dedication to achieving her goals. At the same time, she is empathetic, emotionally intelligent, attentive, and compassionate. I can't wait to work with her again on some new projects!
Sterling Johnson
Olayinka is a tremendous leader for the social and racial justice movement who brings the entrepreneurial spirit needed to innovate and design new solutions for a better tomorrow. I've had the pleasure of working with her in the past and does a great job making space for people to be their authentic selves.
Ryan Honeyman
I cannot recommend Olayinka highly enough. We worked together for several years as Co-Founders of the Dismantle Collective. Olayinka is a "true entrepreneur" in that she is a problem solver, a leader, very resourceful and has tireless dedication to achieving her goals. At the same time, she is empathetic, emotionally intelligent, attentive, and compassionate. I can't wait to work with her again on some new projects!
Sterling Johnson
Olayinka is a tremendous leader for the social and racial justice movement who brings the entrepreneurial spirit needed to innovate and design new solutions for a better tomorrow. I've had the pleasure of working with her in the past and does a great job making space for people to be their authentic selves.
Ryan Honeyman
I cannot recommend Olayinka highly enough. We worked together for several years as Co-Founders of the Dismantle Collective. Olayinka is a "true entrepreneur" in that she is a problem solver, a leader, very resourceful and has tireless dedication to achieving her goals. At the same time, she is empathetic, emotionally intelligent, attentive, and compassionate. I can't wait to work with her again on some new projects!
Sterling Johnson
Olayinka is a tremendous leader for the social and racial justice movement who brings the entrepreneurial spirit needed to innovate and design new solutions for a better tomorrow. I've had the pleasure of working with her in the past and does a great job making space for people to be their authentic selves.
Ryan Honeyman
I cannot recommend Olayinka highly enough. We worked together for several years as Co-Founders of the Dismantle Collective. Olayinka is a "true entrepreneur" in that she is a problem solver, a leader, very resourceful and has tireless dedication to achieving her goals. At the same time, she is empathetic, emotionally intelligent, attentive, and compassionate. I can't wait to work with her again on some new projects!
Credentials
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Dare to Lead (For Black Women)
Dare to Lead™ TrainedOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Grand Coucil Coaching
The Grand WorldFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified B Corporation
B Lab U.S. & CanadaJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Write to Change the World
The OpEd ProjectNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Advance Op ed Writing Course
The OpEd ProjectOct, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Zane Venture Fund
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Sep 2022 - Present
ZANE ACCESS® provides DIVERSE, EARLY STAGE FOUNDERS and STUDENTS with ACCESS to Resources, Training, Support, and Funding critical to success. Welcome to Zane Access® Capital Readiness Cohort Program. Zane Access' Capital Readiness Cohort is the premiere capital readiness experience that was built to equip underrepresented founders with the skills to navigate the world of capital with confidence. ZANE ACCESS® provides DIVERSE, EARLY STAGE FOUNDERS and STUDENTS with ACCESS to Resources, Training, Support, and Funding critical to success. Welcome to Zane Access® Capital Readiness Cohort Program. Zane Access' Capital Readiness Cohort is the premiere capital readiness experience that was built to equip underrepresented founders with the skills to navigate the world of capital with confidence.
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RARE Coaching & Consulting LLC
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Facilitator
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Aug 2022 - Present
RARE Coaching & Consulting works with executives, teams, organizations and individuals who are ready to remove the barriers to inclusion and push past limiting beliefs to become innovators and leaders in their workplace and industry. Facilitator for workshops, professional development, coaching, etc. RARE Coaching & Consulting works with executives, teams, organizations and individuals who are ready to remove the barriers to inclusion and push past limiting beliefs to become innovators and leaders in their workplace and industry. Facilitator for workshops, professional development, coaching, etc.
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OWES
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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Founder
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Jul 2022 - Present
What started out as a part of her congressional office role has shifted into Olayinka’s life mission: decreasing the racial wealth gap in America through entrepreneurship, public policy, and community wealth building. Her firm, Olayinka Wealth Equity Strategists (OWES), advising and trains businesses, leaders, and movements that seek to close the racial wealth gap and increase the health and wealth of Black lives and communities. What started out as a part of her congressional office role has shifted into Olayinka’s life mission: decreasing the racial wealth gap in America through entrepreneurship, public policy, and community wealth building. Her firm, Olayinka Wealth Equity Strategists (OWES), advising and trains businesses, leaders, and movements that seek to close the racial wealth gap and increase the health and wealth of Black lives and communities.
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Dismantle Collective
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United States
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Think Tanks
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Co-Founder
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Apr 2019 - Present
Dismantling White Supremacy Unconference A space for courageous and explicit conversation about dismantling systemic white supremacy in a community-led forum. Dismantling White Supremacy Unconference A space for courageous and explicit conversation about dismantling systemic white supremacy in a community-led forum.
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Common Future
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United States
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Program Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Dec 2019 - Jul 2022
Invest Capital, technical assistance, and curriculum learning in Community Wealth Builders and Black Founders & Entrepreneurs. Racial Wealth Equity Program creation and management and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) training and facilitation Invest Capital, technical assistance, and curriculum learning in Community Wealth Builders and Black Founders & Entrepreneurs. Racial Wealth Equity Program creation and management and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) training and facilitation
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Melanin Essentials
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United States
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Retail
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Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Olayinka Credle is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the eco-friendly and organic, beauty brand, Melanin Essentials. Olayinka’s company, Melanin Essentials won the 2015 Great Social Enterprise Pitch Business Competition and named as a top 10 finalist in Fast Company’s global “Faces of Founders” Business Competition. Olayinka Credle is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the eco-friendly and organic, beauty brand, Melanin Essentials. Olayinka’s company, Melanin Essentials won the 2015 Great Social Enterprise Pitch Business Competition and named as a top 10 finalist in Fast Company’s global “Faces of Founders” Business Competition.
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ATTOLLO PREP
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
Social Entrepreneurship and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Program Facilitation creation and management. Social Entrepreneurship and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Program Facilitation creation and management.
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Member Board Of Trustees
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Jan 2013 - May 2015
Board Member and Chair for Student Scholarships and Mental Health Services, and Co Chair for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Board Member and Chair for Student Scholarships and Mental Health Services, and Co Chair for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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United States Congress
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Congressional Staffer
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Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
Worked in Congress for Congressman Doyle (Office PA-14- Pittsburgh) focusing on Community Wealth Development Policy. Worked in Congress for Congressman Doyle (Office PA-14- Pittsburgh) focusing on Community Wealth Development Policy.
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Education
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Sociology, American Government and Politics (United States)