Orlando Watson

Orlando Watson is a professional with a rich background in strategic partnerships, business development, and communication roles across tech, nonprofit, and political sectors.

Currently, Orlando works at WhatsApp, focusing on developing and scaling the utilization of the Business Platform / API among civic institutions.

Orlando has a keen interest in building cross-functional teams and has a proven track record of fostering successful partnerships.

He is involved in the startup community and has a passion for investing.

Orlando Watson studied Public Policy at William & Mary for his AB degree and pursued a diploma at The Taft School.

His professional journey includes roles such as Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at WhatsApp, Strategic Partnerships at Facebook, and Entrepreneur in Residence at Kapor Center's Innovation Lab.

Orlando also engaged in DIY MBA at Do-It-Yourself MBA, served in communication and partnership roles at the Republican National Committee, held the position of Communications Director and Deputy Press Secretary at the United States Congress, and worked as a Campaign Aide.