Esosa
Ighodaro

Professional Superpower

Esosa is a visionary builder with a gift for mobilizing communities and resources at scale. She has raised millions in sponsorships, venture, and nonprofit funding to power the platforms she’s created, and her work has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women, Paste Magazine’s Top 10 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch, and 50 Inspirational Entrepreneurs to Watch. Through BWTT and AcceleratorCON, she’s reimagined what it looks like to create a pipeline of capital, mentorship, and visibility for Black women in tech. Her expertise spans business strategy, partnership development, marketing, and fundraising—and her ability to lead with both purpose and precision has made her a sought-after voice in entrepreneurship.

Personal Superpower

At her core, Esosa is a connector and changemaker who thrives on building platforms that create lasting impact. She balances her roles as a mother, wife, and multi-business founder with grace, resilience, and an unshakable commitment to her community. Her leadership is defined by empathy and an unrelenting belief that access and opportunity should belong to everyone. Whether she’s on stage, in the boardroom, or mentoring the next wave of founders, Esosa brings a clarity of purpose and a generosity of spirit that inspires those around her to think bigger and lead boldly.