I am an entrepreneurial-minded leader with a passion for scaling up early-stage tech startups and leading strategic scale-up operations to drive exponential growth and revenue. With a solid background in overseeing diverse business operations, including finance, legal, marketing, business development, growth, and fundraising, I bring a unique blend of skills to the table.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong aptitude for navigating complex market landscapes, accelerating business growth, and maintaining strategic focus even in high-pressure environments. I am successful in leading companies from inception to substantial revenue milestones, with a track record of achieving $100M in annual recurring revenue (ARR).I am committed to working with startup founders as their trusted partner, driving business success, and unlocking full potential. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate for mutual growth and success.Some of my notable career achievements include: - Spearheading product and team scaling efforts across multiple continents, resulting in the establishment and growth of a top-ranked tech logistics startup in Africa. - Overseeing early-stage investments valued over $100 million across nine countries, contributing to the success of various ventures. - Cultivating investor relations over a decade, building a robust network of LPs from seed to growth stages while effectively managing board and shareholding communications. - Directing finance and operations at Director and C-level positions for ten years, driving the scaling of logistics tech and FMCG businesses in Africa.
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Ndrc Managing DirectorDogpatch Labs -
Ndrc Accelerator - Managing DirectorDogpatch Labs Jun 2024 - PresentDublin, County Dublin, Ireland -
Ndrc Accelerator - Entrepreneur In ResidenceDogpatch Labs Feb 2024 - May 2024Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland -
Board MemberAfrican Originals Jan 2023 - Present -
Founder - Executive Director & Investor RelationsSendy Jan 2022 - Dec 2023Kenya -
Founder - Coo & CfoSendy Ltd Jan 2015 - Dec 2021Nairobi, KenyaBuilt Sendy, a logistics and fulfillment tech platform for FMCGs and e-commerce in Africa. From concept to fruition, I took the lead in making it a thriving business, generating over $100M in annual GMV. My duties involved expanding the team to include over 350 full-time employees and setting up operations in five countries across East and West Africa. I played a key role in scaling operations, catering to more than 100K transacting Merchants and involving over 10K 3PLs daily on the platform. Additionally, I established 15 fulfillment centers, facilitating the movement of goods valued at over $1.5B. - Secured over $40M in funding and achieved a market valuation cap exceeding $150M by 2022. - Built and led strategic teams in Marketing, Sales, HR, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Internal Audit, M&A, and Fundraising. - Successfully concluded five investment rounds (Angel, Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre-Series C) from a diverse pool of 45 investors hailing from the USA, France, Netherlands, Kenya, Nigeria, Japan, and Australia. - Spearheaded the corporate strategy for business expansion, facilitating entry into ten new products and seven cities. - Oversaw M&A activities for expansion, including investments into Kamtar (Ivory Coast logistics) and OnePipe (Nigeria fintech). - Held positions as a Board Director at Sendy (since 2016, chairing two committees) and Kamtar. - Secured Sendy's recognition as one of the 'Top 50 Largest Tech Startups' in Africa in 2022. -
Angel InvestorNairobi Business Angel Network Sep 2021 - Dec 2023Nairobi, KenyaA network of angel investors focused on supporting & investing in technology-enabled startups in Kenya. Personally invested in 5 deals. -
Board DirectorKamtar Oct 2021 - Dec 2022Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire -
PrincipalSavannah Fund Sep 2013 - Dec 2014Nairobi, KenyaI managed the entire "Start-up Accelerator Program," from selecting initial startups to developing the curriculum and providing mentorship. I guided seven international teams through the Accelerator program, ultimately leading to their successful graduation on Demo Day. - Provided mentorship to a Pan-African portfolio consisting of 15 startups spanning five countries and five industries in Strategic Marketing, Finance, Business Development, and Investor Relations. The portfolio collectively secured $8.5 million in funding and generated over 140 employment opportunities, with estimated assets exceeding $50 million. - Established a reputation as an innovation expert within the developing world, receiving invitations to judge international startup competitions such as Seed Stars Worldwide and Mobile World Congress. - Orchestrated annual events featuring corporate venture capitalists and entrepreneurs; the VC Course, conducted in collaboration with the University of Cape Town, graduated 30 students, while AfriKoin attracted over 100 in-person attendees and 800 virtual participants. -
Marketing ConsultantMobius Motors May 2013 - Aug 2013Nairobi, Kenya -
Brand ManagementTomtom Mar 2012 - Apr 2013Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsI worked closely with product teams to shape brand identities and develop strategies for multi-channel activation. This involved aligning strategies with specific objectives and performance metrics, including views, clicks, and sales targets. - Orchestrated five product launches leading up to a singular multi-launch event attended by 400 VIP guests. - Fostered favorable relationships as the sole liaison between six internal product teams and 15 external agencies. -
Video Content CoordinatorTomtom Sep 2011 - Feb 2012Amsterdam, NetherlandsIn my role, I led the development of video content for Consumer, Corporate, and Online teams. I ensured that we consistently delivered projects on time, within budget constraints, and aligned with project briefs. - Formulated activation strategies for international video content and monitored analytics to gauge impact and return on investment, resulting in approximately $1M views for numerous individual videos.- Oversaw a marketing video budget exceeding $1M annually, spanning over 25 different projects and reaching audiences across more than 35 markets. -
FellowEmmaus Jan 2009 - May 2009Escalquens, France
Malaika Judd Education Details
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International Relations & Economics -
Exchange Year - International Relations & Economics -
Economics -
Economics - Competition Policy And Regulation
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Malaika Judd works for Dogpatch Labs
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Malaika Judd's current role is NDRC Managing Director.
What schools did Malaika Judd attend?
Malaika Judd attended University Of Pennsylvania, London School Of Economics And Political Science, Toulouse School Of Economics, Tilburg University.
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Malaika Judd's colleagues are John Chambers, David Power, Deirbhile Gorman, Bristi Pal, Síne Furlong, Róisín Murphy, Marcos J. Escobar.
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