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
100+
5,000+
Innovators supported through Initiatives, coaching and mentorship
150,000+
Funding Distributed through award prizes and grants
Made Possible by sponsorship and donations from our partners and sponsors:
Our Mandate
We are on a mission to support 100 Black-owned businesses in STEM before 2025.
As the year closes in we are launching a bold new mandate, to accelerate 1000 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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Gavin Bennett
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Ivy Madara
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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Charles Nwankwo
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
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Praise Adesokan
DIGITAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
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Atoya Hamilton
PAYROLL OFFICER
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Nonso Nwawolo
DONATIONS MANAGER
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!
