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    Nmachi Jidenma

    Vice President at General Catalyst

    Nmachi Jidenma is a Partner at General Catalyst, a prominent venture capital firm.12 She joined the investment team at General Catalyst in 2022, where she focuses on partnering with exceptional founders to build enduring companies that create both financial and societal impact.13

    Professional Background

    Prior to joining General Catalyst, Jidenma held several notable positions in the tech industry:

    • Senior Director at Sequoia Capital15
    • Global Strategy & Business Development Lead at WhatsApp15
    • Leadership roles at Facebook and PayPal1

    During her time in these roles, she gained extensive experience in forging alliances with global industry leaders, bringing new products to market, and designing ecosystems of partners and developers.1

    Mission and Focus

    Jidenma's life mission is to drive transformational impact and bend the arc of human progress.1 She was drawn to the tech industry due to its power to transform lives and communities. At General Catalyst, she is passionate about partnering with ambitious founders who create category-defining companies and seek to change the status quo for the benefit of humanity.1

    Education and Personal Interests

    Nmachi Jidenma holds a degree from Cornell University.2 Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, reading, and making music. She is also a trustee of her family's foundation, which focuses on advancing leadership, mentorship, and socio-economic development in Africa.1

    Jidenma has been recognized in the industry, including being honored on Business Insider's Rising Stars list4, highlighting her impact and potential in the venture capital and tech ecosystem.

    Highlights

    May 11 · Forbes
    BLCK VC Launches Scout Program With Lightspeed, Sequoia To Support More Black Investors - Forbes
    May 7 · Guardian
    Project on creative, cultural industries opens with virtual summit - Guardian

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    Experience

    Vice President at General Catalyst (November 2022 - Present)
    Senior Director & Scout at Sequoia Capital (2021 - November 2022), Global Strategy & Business Development Lead at WhatsApp (2017 - 2021), Head of Global Channel Strategy at WhatsApp (2019 - 2020), Head of Global Strategic Partnerships, North America at WhatsApp (2017 - 2018), Global Strategic Partnerships Lead, Payments & Commerce at Facebook (April 2015 - October 2017), Global Business Development, Mobile Disruptors at PayPal (January 2014 - March 2015), Founder at CPAfrica (2009 - 2014), Investment Banking Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan (2008, 2007)

    Education

    Master's in Applied Economics from Cornell University

    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area