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Kwame Anku

Investor

Chairman & CEO at Black Star · Board director at Bandwagonfanclub

Greater Sacramento

Writes $50K – $1M checks

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661 people in our graph share verified history with Kwame — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Paul KwanunlockedKwame: together at Stanford University (1992–1994)
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×2Kwame: together at TEDx

About

Kwame Anku, recruited and mentored by Prince to build his mobile app, became National Director of #YesWeCode and invited multiple times to the Obama White House on youth tech equity.

Invests in

AgTechDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedia & Entertainment

Board director at Bandwagonfanclub

Intro paths

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In turn, Kwame can intro founders to Bandwagonfanclub's investors below.

Bandwagonfanclub's investors · 2

Backstage CapitalLos Angeles · $50K checksBlack StarSacramento · $50K – $1M checks

Co-founders at Bandwagonfanclub

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HAROLD HUGHESExecutive Officer
HSHampton Smith, Ph.D.
Hampton Smith, Ph.D.Founder

Experience

  1. Black Star FundChairman & CEOcurrent2018 — presentSacramento, California Area
  2. The Aspen InstituteAspen Ascend Fellowcurrent2018 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
  3. The Aspen InstituteAspen Ideas Festival Speaker & Scholar2019Aspen, Colorado
  4. North Central UniversityBoard of Regentscurrent2018 — presentMinneapolis, Minnesota
  5. New Community Transformation FundBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
  6. Actively BlackInvestor, Board Directorcurrent2020 — presentLos Angeles
  7. CeekVRInvestor, Board Directorcurrent2019 — present
  8. Partake FoodsInvestorcurrent2019 — presentJersey City, New Jersey
  9. BandwagonFanClub, Inc.Investor, Board Directorcurrent2017 — presentGreenville, South Carolina
  10. PopCom (formerly Solutions Vending)Investorcurrent2019 — present
  11. Win-WinInvestor, Board Directorcurrent2018 — presentOakland, California
  12. On Second ThoughtInvestor, Senior Growth Strategy Advisorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco, California
  13. Ujama Inc.Investor, Senior Growth Strategy Advisorcurrent2018 — presentCupertino, California
  14. Amp.ItInvestor, Senior Growth Strategy Advisorcurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles, California
  15. Color Farm MediaStrategic Growth Advisorcurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles, California
  16. AT&TMentor, AT&T Aspire Acceleratorcurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  17. Founder InstituteMentorcurrent2017 — presentSacramento, California
  18. Carlsen Center for Innovation & EntrepreneurshipAdvisory Board Membercurrent2018 — presentSacramento, California
  19. Black Angel Tech FundCo-Foundercurrent2015 — present
  20. Black Angel Tech FundFounding Principal2016 — 2018
  21. New Dawn GlobalPrincipalcurrent2016 — presentUnited States & Africa
  22. Ghana Tech SummitAmbassador, United States2019 — 2020United States
  23. TEDxFeatured Speaker2019Ghana
  24. YesWeCodeDirector of Strategic Development2013 — 2015
  25. LegalShield OfficialRegional Manager, Executive Director Group Benefits & Security Specialist2005 — 2015

Skills & more

Team Building56Customer Service51Training33Social Networking37Business Development54Small Business23Security26Video13Editing23Marketing40Legal Assistance19Document Review16
+12 moreSalesSales ManagementNonprofitsEvent PlanningDirect SalesNetworkingInsuranceProtectionMicrosoft OfficeManagementLeadershipPublic Speaking

From Kwame's professional profile.

Colleagues at Black Star

Alex Gill
Head of Growth Strategy at Black Star
Jerome Fulton Jr.
Summer Associate at Black Star
Sarah Lynn
Head of Operations at Black Star
Temi Olonilua
Summer Associate at Black Star

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kwame Anku?
Kwame Anku, recruited and mentored by Prince to build his mobile app, became National Director of #YesWeCode and invited multiple times to the Obama White House on youth tech equity.
Where does Kwame Anku work?
Kwame Anku is Chairman & CEO at Black Star and Board director at Bandwagonfanclub.
What does Kwame Anku invest in?
Kwame Anku invests in AgTech, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment.
What check size does Kwame Anku write?
Kwame Anku typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.
Where did Kwame Anku go to school?
Kwame Anku studied at Stanford University (Bachelor’s Degree).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Partake Foods2

Larry MarcusManaging Director at Marcy Venture PartnersGreer TesslerGeneral Partner at Simple Food Ventures

Also worked at Win-Win1

Bianca WinslowFounder at Actively Black

Also worked at Color Farm Media1

Ben ArnonCo-Founder & CRO / Co-CEO at Digital Collectibles

Also worked at AT&T311

Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalPatrick EnnisVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupMark NelsonVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupBrad BurnhamPartner at Union Square Ventures (USV)Barmak MeftahGeneral Partner at Ballistic VenturesRoger ThorntonGeneral Partner at Ballistic Ventures

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