Recognized as a “Finance Whiz” by Business Insider, Erikan is on a visionary quest to shape the future for the next century.

As the Founder and CEO of Audacity Assets, she leads an early-stage venture firm dedicated to investing in technology ventures across the Global South.

Notably, Audacity’s flagship fund, Africa AI, powered by NVIDIA, strategically co-invests with Fortune 500 companies to drive AI-powered solutions across Africa.

Erikan’s meteoric rise saw her amass an early-stage startup advisory and investment portfolio valued at over $7B by the age of 30. In a groundbreaking move, she became the first black woman to establish a tokenized venture capital fund, achieving unprecedented success by selling $1M worth of digital art in just one minute.

Prior to her trailblazing journey with Audacity, Erikan distinguished herself as a top sales executive at Microsoft’s LinkedIn. Her instrumental role in selling Sales Navigator to esteemed asset managers, hedge funds, PE firms, and fintechs played a pivotal role in propelling Sales Navigator to surpass $1B in ARR.

In addition to her illustrious career in finance and technology, Erikan is deeply committed to philanthropy and education.

She serves on the board of the Henry Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College and captivates audiences worldwide as a TED speaker.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Erikan embraces her creative passions, indulging in activities such as playing the harp, underwater dancing, and film production. She proudly embraces the title of “artist in finance,” blending her artistic sensibilities with her visionary approach to business and investment.

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