Denise Quashie

Denise Quashie is a seasoned marketing leader and former startup founder with extensive experience in building and leading global marketing programs, events, campaigns, and initiatives.

Having a strong background in the tech and startup ecosystem, Denise has held key positions at Amazon Web Services (AWS) such as Head of Global Startup Marketing, Global Leader of Startup Programs, and Creator of the AWS Impact Accelerator.

Denise currently leads a high-performing team of program and event managers, focusing on marketing programs, brand initiatives, global events, partnership activations, and multi-channel campaigns to support startup growth worldwide.

She is the mastermind behind the AWS Impact Accelerator, a $30 million fund aimed at providing underrepresented founders with essential resources, training, mentorship, and tools for success.

Denise Quashie's passion lies in innovative marketing strategies and empowering entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into successful businesses, especially those who are often marginalized and underestimated.

Denise's educational background includes studies at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, and her professional journey includes roles at prominent organizations like Lumina Media, ServiceSource, Oracle, and Deloitte.

Through her career, Denise has established herself as a respected figure in the marketing and startup landscape, with a proven track record of driving impactful campaigns and initiatives that shape the entrepreneurial ecosystem.