Stephanie Okonkwo

Stephanie Okonkwo is a business strategist and startup advisor based in Chicago with more than 12 years of experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and organizational growth. She has evaluated hundreds of business proposals, helping early-stage companies refine their models and access capital. Stephanie holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Northwestern University. As a former entrepreneur herself, she understands firsthand the challenges of building a business from the ground up. She serves as a mentor with a national startup accelerator and regularly participates in discussions about funding strategies, scaling operations, and navigating the competitive investment landscape.