Laolu Williams
Managing Partner
Laolu Williams is the Managing Partner of Akwugu Ventures. In 2020, he founded the business as an independent venture capital fund in New York with a focus on a wide range of industries worldwide.
Laolu has over 5 years of international business experience including banking, strategic development, and venture capital. Prior to starting Akwugu, he was an analyst at GoldmanSachs, an international investment bank, responsible for strategic planning, M&A and more. Laolu holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting with a minor in business innovation from Northern Illinois University, as well as being featured on the deans list and leading multiple organizations such as the Golden Key International honors society.