About
Uzo Ometu has background in journalism, entertainment, and technology. He is building BlackOakTV to expand content from underrepresented creators.
Founder at BlackOakTVYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Uzo went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Uzo can intro founders to BlackOakTV's investors below.
BlackOakTV's investors Β· 3
Co-founders at BlackOakTV
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Iyanu ObideleFounder
Experience
- The Culture EconomyConsultantcurrent2025 β present
- PushBlackChief Executive Officer2025 β 2026New York, New York, United States
- BlackOakTVCEO & Founder2020 β 2025New York, New York, United States
- YouTubeContent Partnerships2016 β 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- GoogleMedia-Technology Consulting & Partnerships2013 β 2020New York, New York, United States
- Associated PressSummer MBA Business Associate, Video Strategy2012New York, New York, United States
- Morpheus MediaManager, Consultant - Digital Media & Emerging Platforms2010 β 2012New York, New York, United States
- Black Oak Enterprises, Inc.Founder & President2006 β 2012New York, NY
- CBS CorporationProduction2007 β 2009New York, NY
- ESPNProduction2007 β 2008New York City Metropolitan Area
- Inc. MagazineJournalist2006 β 2007New York, NY
- Viacom/MTV NetworksProduction Intern2006New York, NY
- Columbia University in the City of New YorkGym Staff Assistant2006New York City Metropolitan Area
- Columbia University in the City of New YorkLibrary Assistant2004 β 2005New York City Metropolitan Area
- Austin Children's MuseumIntern2001Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)2Go-to-Market Strategy2Product Management1Community Partnership DevelopmentData AnalyticsStreaming MediaGrowth MarketingProduct StrategyWeb Content WritingStrategic RelationshipsNew Business SalesBlogging23
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TelevisionVideoOnline MarketingSEOMedia ProductionMarketing StrategyWeb AnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentCreator EconomySubscriptionsAnalytical SkillsCommunication- Google AdWords β Google
- DoubleClick Campaign Manager β Google
- DoubleClick Bid Manager β Google
- YouTube Certified β YouTube
- Google Analytics Certification β Google
From Uzo's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Uzo Ometu?
- Uzo Ometu has background in journalism, entertainment, and technology. He is building BlackOakTV to expand content from underrepresented creators.
- Where does Uzo Ometu work?
- Uzo Ometu is Founder of BlackOakTV.
- What companies did Uzo Ometu found?
- Uzo Ometu founded BlackOakTV.
- Where did Uzo Ometu go to school?
- Uzo Ometu studied at Columbia Business School (MBA, Media & Entertainment); Columbia University (Bachelor of Arts); Y Combinator (Summer 2021).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
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Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianYC Summer 2005Founded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded Pursuit +1
+ 8,766 more
Y Combinator mafia4,716
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ryan SheaEntrepreneurshipFounded StacksTarek MansourFounded KalshiSuhail DoshiEating beans & riceFounded Playground +1Subomi OluwalanaW22Founded ConvoyDarius "Bubs" MonsefS19Founded Sightbox +3Matthew ScholzFounded Oisin Biotechnologies +3
+ 4,709 more
Techstars mafia238
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
David CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +4Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2TJ ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2Spencer RascoffMentorFounded HeyLibby +2Sanjiv SanghaviTechstars New York City Accelerator 2012Founded Texture +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2
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Columbia University mafia200
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ben HorowitzBAFounded OpswareChris DixonBachelor of Arts - BAFounded HunchKai-Fu LeeA.B.Founded 01Robin ChanB.A.Founded Operator +2Kevin M. SlawinB.A.Founded Perseus SENOLYTIX +2Joey LevyBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Draftpot +2
+ 193 more
Columbia Business School mafia66
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ryan PetersenMBAFounded FlexportMartin VarsavskyMBAFounded Certuma +3Thomas HendrixMBAFounded Decisive Point +1Drew PattersonMBAFounded Walkway +1Neal GoldmanMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded FindCenter +1Nimish ShahMBAFounded Apogee Therapeutics +1
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Same school
Also attended Columbia Business School861
Ryan PetersenFounder & CEO of FlexportAryo TehranianManaging Director at Mayfair Equity PartnersYibo NianInvestment Director at Intel CapitalKesha CashFounder & General Partner at Impact America FundMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionGiuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 Ventures
+ 855 more
Also attended Columbia University895
Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
+ 889 more
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesJustin SwartPartner at Bitkraft Esports Ventures
+ 1,994 more
Shared employers
Also worked at YouTube96
Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberEllie HinkenInvestor at Khosla VenturesJayden BaiInvestor at Dorm RoomJoe LawsCo-Founder & Chief Architect, Trase at Red Cell IncubationKate MasonVenture Partner at AirTree VenturesDavid StewartVenture Partner at LiveOak Ventures
+ 90 more
Also worked at Google1,783
Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundJess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalTomasz TunguzFounder & General Partner at Theory Ventures
+ 1,777 more
Also worked at Associated Press8
Jenny SongPartner at Navitas CapitalStacey CowlesPresident at Cowles VenturesMegan MuirGeneral Counsel & Chief Operating Officer at Global PartnershipsLisa GenasciManaging Director, Sustainable Finance at ADM CapitalDr. Marc GrambergerSenior Advisor at MKCP Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbHDavid NahmiasInvestor at Omidyar Network
+ 2 more
Also worked at CBS Corporation14
Anthony SoohooVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalFrances TownsendSenior Advisor at Audere CapitalScott BirnbaumFounder and Managing Partner at Red Sea VenturesRosalind ChuVP of Platform & Operations at Healthy VenturesLaurel RussellNew York Office Manager & Executive Assistant at Sofinnova VenturesKat RestrepoDirector, Business Development at New York Life Ventures
+ 8 more