Paschal Offordum, MBA
Managing Partner @ Africa Venture Studio
About
Paschal is a globally recognized business strategist, startup mentor, and venture capital scout who has empowered thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate professionals to unlock growth, attract funding, and scale their ventures. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, Paschal has mentored startups across 10+ hubs and VC programs, including Startup Bootcamp, Techstars weekends, and VC4Africa, helping founders navigate the complexities of the startup ecosystem and secure game-changing opportunities. As a driving force in the startup and VC landscape, Paschal served as the Program Manager at the Abuja Technology Village, where he 10x'ed the growth of the startup community in 6 months. He is also an Associate at Shujaa Capital, a venture studio and VC firm, where he helps startups build their businesses on the right foundation and ultimately become investable businesses. A passionate advocate for innovation, Paschal is launched a pioneering startup accelerator, positioning Africa at the forefront of this transformative technology. He is also the Curator of TEDxMaitama, curating a platform for thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to share ideas and inspire action. Paschal’s commitment to creating opportunities is matched by his vision for the future of African innovation. Whether mentoring aspiring founders, championing cutting-edge technologies, or shaping the next generation of leaders, Paschal Offordum is a catalyst for change, innovation, and impact. 📩 Ready to connect? Let’s collaborate to transform ideas into scalable ventures and unlock global opportunities. Want to invest in Africa? Let’s talk Contacts: TEDxMaitama: Want to partner with TEDxMaitama: contact@tedxmaitama.com and feel free to cc: paschal@tedxmaitama.com Want to speak at TEDxMaitama? Apply here: https://forms.gle/g5DrrAFiEtERCrgS6 Donate to TEDxMaitama: https://selar.com/showlove/donatetotedxmaitama Paschal Offordum: Fundraising/General Inquiries: office@paschaloffordum.com Want to book me? booking@paschaloffordum.com Press/Podcasts/Interviews: press@paschaloffordum.com Africa Venture Studio: contact@africaventurestudio.com
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Nigeria
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Government Relations, Webinar Management, Webinar Development, Marketing Management, Sales Management, Sales, Curatorial Projects, Legal Practice, Analytical Skills, Business Model Innovation, Digital Strategy, Commercial Operation, Venture Capital, Grant Writing, Startup Development, Fundraising, Investments, Contract Negotiation, Lean Startup, DeFi
Experience

Managing Partner
• Spearheaded the development of an innovation-driven platform to empower Africa’s ambitious founders and changemakers. • Curated experiences and partnerships that foster collaboration across technology, sustainability, education, and creative sectors. • Leveraged storytelling and mentorship to transform groundbreaking ideas into thriving companies, redefining possibilities for Africa and the world.

Board Member and Chairman of the Governance Committee
• Collaborated with a diverse team to mobilize and empower youth across Nigeria towards achieving the UN SDGs by 2030. • Advocated for inclusive practices, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender or ability. • Engaged in community development initiatives focusing on climate change and gender equality, fostering sustainable practices among young people.

Vice Chairman of Science/Technology and Innovation Committee
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
• Collaborated with youth leaders to advocate for policies that prioritize the needs of Abuja's youth. • Facilitated discussions and initiatives aimed at shaping laws that foster future leadership in Nigeria. • Engaged with stakeholders to ensure that projects are aligned with the aspirations of the younger generation.

Senior Venture Capital Scout
Los Angeles, California, United States
• Identified and evaluated early-stage startups with strong market validation for investment opportunities. • Collaborated with entrepreneurs to enhance investor pitch decks and facilitate capital raising efforts. • Contributed to the development of bespoke accelerators and incubators to support startup growth.

Partner
London Area, United Kingdom
Global North London Business School is a well-established provider of Ofqual regulated, internationally recognized courses. We specialize in delivering corporate training and postgraduate qualifications. Our clients range from small businesses to multinational corporations. What they have in common is the need to provide training and qualifications for their staff to improve productivity, increase their competitiveness, and meet their legal obligations. We provide them with flexible, high-quality professional training at a reasonable price.

Curator
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
• Curated engaging content for TEDxMaitama events, fostering community connection through innovative talks and performances. • Collaborated with local speakers and performers to ensure diverse representation and unique event experiences. • Managed event logistics, from planning to execution, ensuring smooth operations and audience engagement.

Regional Partner
• Spearheaded the scouting of innovative startups, leveraging insights from the Israeli ecosystem to enhance investment strategies. • Collaborated with a diverse team of 31 experts across sectors like AI, Fintech, and Clean Energy to evaluate potential investments. • Provided comprehensive Due Diligence services, guiding clients in making informed decisions for future growth.

Business Ambassador
CoinEx is a global cryptocurrency exchange that was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. It offers a variety of trading services, including spot trading, futures trading, margin trading, and financial products like staking and AMM (Automated Market Maker).
Education

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
The mission of Quantic School of Business and Technology is to offer the most innovative, highest-quality, online education programs that are directly connected to positive career outcomes in business and technology. Quantic seeks to reinvent graduate education for the 21st century, serving as a template for a new kind of school: leveraging pedagogical and technological innovation and a keen understanding of the power of professional networks to deliver best-in-class learning experiences and career outcomes for our students. Quantic began with three questions: what if you could learn any subject, anywhere, on any device? What if that learning system was connected to a powerful professional network? And what if a new business model could make it radically affordable, or even free? Admitted to Quantic School of Business and Technology as Strada Emerging Leader for my Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on entrepreneurship.

International Business/Trade/Commerce
Nexford University enables greater social and economic mobility across the world by providing learners with access to high quality, affordable, dynamic education that prepares them for the global workplace. We offer a next-generation learning experience that will positively impact millions of lives around the world. NXU aims to demonstrate a more effective way of aligning credentials to the workforce--one that is far better positioned to give any learner, regardless of starting point, an educational foundation for lifelong success. We do this through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics and the development of models and tools that enable personalization and impact at scale. Nexford University is an American university licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission in Washington DC.

Law
The Nigerian Law School was set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1962. The aim of the institution was to provide for the local needs the then foreign-trained lawyers and to provide the much needed practical training to those aspiring to become Legal Practitioners in Nigeria. Nigerian Law School was founded on the principle to Educate and train graduates in vocational skills that would enable them to function optimally as barristers and solicitors, to make the world a better place. For more than 57 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision.

Business Lessons
Harvard Business School Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. Wherever you are in your career—or the world—we provide educational experiences that can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Our learners agree. In a recent survey of past participants, conducted by City Square Associates, four out of five said HBS Online is worth the investment. Our learning model enables that by providing professionals with an educational experience that’s case-based, active, and social, HBS Online puts you in the shoes of decision-makers, and asks you to grapple with real-world problems and discuss and debate with your peers to reach a solution.

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Startup School is a free online course for founders actively pursuing their own startup. Throughout the course, Startup school aims to accomplish the following: 1. Encourage and inspire people to consider starting a company as a way to positively impact the world. 2. Teach people how to start a startup, and equip them with the resources and tools to help prepare them now and in the future. 3. Build a community of entrepreneurs who can encourage, teach and support one another.

Law
The University of Ibadan is Nigeria's premier university founded in 1948. Known as the first and best University in Nigeria, she has produced the nation's best leaders. Attending the University of Ibadan was not just one of those experiences, It was a very interesting one as I did not just study law. I engaged in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Games, Coding e.t.c. I also learnt from my failures, challenges and successes.

Product Management and Design-thinking
The Interaction Design Foundation is the biggest online design school globally and has over 66,000 graduates. We’re market leaders in online design education because the world’s leading experts create our content and because we’re specialized in design. Our courses cover the entire spectrum of UX design from beginner to advanced. Our Course Certificates are trusted by industry leaders such as IBM and Adobe who train their teams with our courses. Universities such as MIT and the University of Cambridge include our material in their curricula. Follow this link to get free three-month access to IDF courses: https://www.interaction-design.org/invite?r=paschal-offordum
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