Blessing Madojutimi

As Founder & Lead Consultant at The Founders Ally, I work with early-stage founders to help them become investor-ready through fundraising strategy, GTM, pitch development, and strategic advisory. • Since launch, advised 80+ early-stage founders on fundraising strategy, investment readiness, business models, and investor positioning, helping founders strengthen their fundraising approach and pitch quality. • Reviewed and redesigned investor pitch decks, helping founders communicate their value proposition, traction, and growth strategy more effectively to investors. • Launched and host Pitch Practice Friday, facilitating 6 live pitch review sessions and providing real-time feedback to 12 founders to improve their investor presentations and fundraising confidence. • Created and host Founder Thursday, delivering 6 live sessions featuring investors, founders, and startup operators to share practical insights on fundraising, startup growth, and navigating the venture ecosystem. • Designed and launched a Cofounder Matchmaking Program, attracting 100+ applications from founders and startup professionals across Africa to support stronger founding teams. • Built relationships with investors, startup operators, and ecosystem partners while developing practical frameworks to assess investment readiness, business models, and go-to-market strategy.

• Supported operations for BGIS, a growth programme for women-led startups, streamlining workshops, mentor sessions, and cohort tracking for 10+ ventures. • Assisted iHatch, a national startup incubation programme, supporting founder onboarding, programme scheduling, and milestone tracking for early-stage startups. • Developed dashboards and reporting tools across both programmes reducing data consolidation time by 30% and improving operational visibility for stakeholders. • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between teams, partners, mentors, and founders to ensure smooth programme delivery. • Monitored and analyzed participant progress generating actionable insights that improved programme efficiency and participant satisfaction.

• Reviewed startup applications across diverse sectors assessing fit with investment and impact criteria. • Conducted initial due diligence on startups analyzing problem space, solution, traction, and risks. • Led full diligence on 5 high-potential startups preparing detailed investment memos and risk assessments to support funding decisions • Collaborated cross-functionally to support World Product Day and drive community engagements. • Cultivated and managed a network of founders and ecosystem partners through regular follow-ups and industry events. • Contributed to investment strategy discussions by mapping pipeline startups to the fund’s impact themes and preparing supporting materials for planning and decision-making.

• Proactively sourced and reached out to over 100 international DE&I leads on a daily basis, fostering valuable connections and potential partnerships. • Designed and managed a weekly newsletter for the SIS community, effectively engaging and informing 400+ members with relevant updates and content.

— Interacted as a point of contact for issues relating to the well-being of society members and volunteers. — Supported and Implemented program strategies that met the interests of volunteers and society members.

• Assisted in developing solutions for experiential learning and career preparedness challenges • Conducted market research and analysis to identify key trends in education and employment • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative internship programs • Contributed to the creation of content for career development workshops and resources • Provided support in the management and implementation of virtual internship programs • Gained exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation in educational technology

• Executed comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, analyze competitive landscapes, and uncover key opportunities for growth within the edtech sector. • Sourced and evaluated 3 startups in alignment with RevRoad’s investment thesis, ensuring strategic fit and long-term growth potential. • Performed due diligence on 3 startups, preparing comprehensive investment summaries that highlighted key metrics, viability, and strategic fit for potential investments.

Led an international team to develop a six-page business concept proposal on a profitable product or service that profitably fosters a UN Sustainable Development Goal with limited capital.

— Conducted a comprehensive market analysis to identify emerging trends, evaluate competitive landscapes, and uncover key opportunities for growth in the energy sector. — Prepared a market analysis presentation for the identified deal to drive investment decisions. — Designed an investment summary document to present key information on an energy startup to potential investors.