Eke E. Urum

Eke E. Urum has a wide range of work experience, beginning with their current role as a Class of 2020 at Techstars. Prior to this, they were the Founder/CEO of Rise Vest from 2019 to 2020. From 2018 to 2019, they were the CEO of Cashestate, Inc., a company that allows African and emerging market users to invest in stable, dollar denominated real estate and enjoy consistent long term returns. From 2017 to 2018, they were the Co-Founder and Business Lead of BuyCoins, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Africa. In 2018, they were also a Summer 2018 Founder at Y Combinator. From 2014 to 2018, they held two roles at PwC VBO: Tax Specialist and Financial Analyst. From 2015 to 2014, they were a Finance Consultant at Beni American University. At PwC from 2014 to 2013, they were a Core Audit/Assurance. Lastly, from 2013 to 2012, they were a Production, Revenue and Joint Venture Analyst at ConocoPhillips. Eke E. also held the role of Business Manager-Campus Activities Board at South Carolina State University from 2012 to 2013.

Eke E. Urum attended South Carolina State University from 2009 to 2014 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business/Management.