Black Star: Louise Broni-Mensah
Founder of Shoobs
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Louise Broni-Mensah is the CEO and founder of Shoobs, a premier online platform dedicated to the discovery and booking of urban events. She holds the distinction of being the first Black female entrepreneur to secure funding from the esteemed accelerator Y Combinator, a notable achievement considering that only 2% of venture capital investments are allocated to women. With a background in both the finance and music industries, Louise leverages her diverse skill set and experience to drive her growing success within the technology sector.
Louise earned a BSc in Mathematical Economics from the University of Birmingham. Following her graduation, she completed several internships with prominent record labels in London, which ultimately led her to senior roles in leading organizations within the banking and finance sectors.
Dedicated to addressing the gender and ethnicity disparities in technology, Louise is committed to building and nurturing a dynamic global enterprise. She is passionate about empowering young Black women, instilling in them the confidence to believe in their potential and pursue their aspirations.
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