Experience
- YSYSFounder and CEOcurrent2017 — present
- Saïd Business School, University of OxfordEntrepreneurship Expertcurrent2021 — present
- Coders of ColourAdvisory Board Membercurrent2020 — present
- Department for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTelecoms Supply Chain Diversification Advisory Council2021 — 2025
- Department for Science, Innovation and TechnologyCouncil Member, Digital Economy Council2021 — 2025
- 10 Downing StreetAdvisory Board Member2020 — 2024
- AtomicoAngel Programme Cohort Member2021 — 2022
- AND DigitalAdvisory Panel Member2020 — 2021
- GoogleCommunity Engagement - Google for Startups2018
- HuckletreeMembership Manager2017 — 2018
- Open Data InstituteStartup Coordinator - Data Pitch2017London Area, United Kingdom
- Capital EnterpriseProgramme Manager - Investment Readiness2016 — 2017
- IncuBus VenturesProgramme Manager - Future of Retail2016London Area, United Kingdom
- King & Wood MallesonsClient Development Assistant2015 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
- EYAssistant Consultant2014 — 2015Manchester Area, United Kingdom
- Tuckers SolicitorsVacation Scheme2013
- Paul Burstow MP Constituency OfficeCampaigns and Communications Volunteer2012
Education
- University of KentBachelor's Degree, European Legal Studies LLB (with a year abroad)
- Charles UniversityBachelor's Degree, European Legal Studies (Erasmus)
Skills & more
Teamwork14Management6Team Management3Networking24Marketing23Business Strategy17Customer Service12Social Media9Legal Research13Event Planning7Microsoft Excel9Public Relations8
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Event ManagementWestlawPerformance ImprovementLegal WritingImmigration LawPowerPointMicrosoft OfficeLitigationResearchPlanviewTime ManagementCampaigns- The 50 Most Inspiring, Prominent, and Influential Black Voices in UK Tech — Tech Nation
- The UK’s top 100 Black and Minority Ethnic Leaders in Technology — FT Strategies
- Computer Weekly’s 2020 Women in Tech Rising Stars — ComputerWeekly.com
- 100 BAME Leaders Influencing The Tech Sector — FT Strategies
- HSBC & UK Black Business Show: Meet 25 Top Black Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021 — HSBC
- Meet 25 Leading Black British Business People To Follow — Forbes
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Partner and COO at Atomico
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Deborah Okenla work?
- Deborah Okenla is Angel at Atomico.
- What check size does Deborah Okenla write?
- Deborah Okenla typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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