About
Dawn Dickson is the founder of D1 Consulting International, where she advises on marketing, go-to-market strategy, and business development. She has worked in technology, retail, and real estate since 2001, founding and exiting multiple businesses and raising over $7M through venture capital and equity crowdfunding. Her work has included launching SaaS platforms, scaling direct-to-consumer brands, retail tech distribution, and advising on real estate developments in Africa.
Founder at PopCom
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Experience
- D1 Consulting InternationalFounder, Marketing, GTM, Business Development Consultantcurrent2005 — presentAccra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- PopComFounder & CEOcurrent2012 — presentColumbus, Ohio, United States
- Flat Out of Heels, LLCFounder & Executive Chairmancurrent2011 — presentMiami Beach
- OnedayEntrepreneur-in-residence2024 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
- Devtraco GroupDirector of Business Development2023 — 2024Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- HBCU CONNECTMarketing and Business Development Coordinator2006 — 2009Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
- TheUrbanStarr.comCo Founder & CEO - Multi Media Marketing2002 — 2008Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Revenue & Profit Growth12Cross-functional Team Leadership9Mentoring7Higher Education1Business Coaching1Small Business ConsultingExecutive CoachingSales PresentationsEmail Newsletter Design1Real Estate MarketingInternational RelationsInternational Business
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International SalesPublic SpeakingStrategic Business DevelopmentBusiness Development ConsultancyDigital MarketingNewslettersWeb DevelopmentReal EstateCommunity OrganizingStrategic MarketingLeadershipManagementLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dawn Dickson?
- Dawn Dickson is the founder of D1 Consulting International, where she advises on marketing, go-to-market strategy, and business development. She has worked in technology, retail, and real estate since 2001, founding and exiting multiple businesses and raising over $7M through venture capital and equity crowdfunding. Her work has included launching SaaS platforms, scaling direct-to-consumer brands, retail tech distribution, and advising on real estate developments in Africa.
- Where does Dawn Dickson work?
- Dawn Dickson is Founder of PopCom.
- What companies did Dawn Dickson found?
- Dawn Dickson founded PopCom.
- Where did Dawn Dickson go to school?
- Dawn Dickson studied at The Ohio State University (Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (Broadcasting)); DeVry University (Bachelor of Science, Information Technology); Indiana University Indianapolis (Fundraising Management, Center on Philanthropy).
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