About Us
We Bring Ideas To Life
Nobellum is a female-led social and technology enterprise dedicated to empowering the Black business ecosystem. With a mission to support Black innovators in launching and scaling sustainable ventures, Nobellum is committed to inspiring change and driving economic impact through entrepreneurship. By 2025, our mandate is to launch at least 100 Black-owned businesses in STEM.
Our Leadership Team brings a wealth of expertise across business, technology, finance, and community engagement. Awarded the BMO Black Tech Community Builder of the Year, Nobellum thrives on a foundation of trust, authenticity, and deep-rooted community connections. Together, our leaders drive our mission forward with strategic foresight, operational excellence, and a shared commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth.
Startups have been accelerated
121
9,000+
Innovators supported through Initiatives, coaching and mentorship
200,000+
Funding Distributed through award prizes and grants
Made Possible by sponsorship and donations from our partners and sponsors:
Our Mandate
Nobellum set out with a mandate to support 100 Black-owned businesses in STEM by 2025. We exceeded that mandate, supporting 121 Black-owned STEM businesses.
Now, we are scaling our impact. Our next mandate is to accelerate 1,000 Black-owned businesses by 2030.
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Meet the Leaders
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Melisa Ellis
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Malcolm Wright
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER
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Kathryn Lawrence
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
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Abdul-Aziz Garuba
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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Calvin Pascall
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
Meet the Team
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Ashleigh Drummond
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Charles Nwankwo
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
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Ivy Madara
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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Praise Adesokan
DIGITAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
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Damilola Esan
Social Media Marketing Coordinator
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Samuel Oluwasegun
Administrative Support
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Nonso Nwawolo
DONATIONS MANAGER
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Gideon Ajagbawa
Program Officer
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Sage Boluwatife
Program Officer
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Abiodun Arijie
Communications Coordinator
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Theophilus Adelekun
Program Admin
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King Jedidiah
Marketing Coordinator
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Damilola Adigun
Grant Writer
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Ayotunde Oladipupo
Sales Coordinator
Senior Program Advisors
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Mike Orr
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Dr. Georgette Zinaty
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Taiwo Oyewole
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Mikail Adekunle
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Claudette Hutchinson
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Osie Ukwuoma
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We are continually seeking enthusiastic students and community members to volunteer with us! Get involved and be a part of the positive change in our community!
