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Esosa Johnson is a Scout at Ada Ventures and the Co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, based in New York City. She previously co-founded the retail technology startup COSIGN, developing proprietary software to make social media images shoppable, and managed finance and operations at Citigroup. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Temple University and has scaled her entrepreneurial network to support thousands of technology founders. In May 2024, she hosted the eighth annual "Roadmap to Billions" conference, and she recently launched a talent scouting newsletter to identify emerging early-stage startups. Operating across the broader tech ecosystem, she has scouted multiple investments spanning the financial technology, climate, and enterprise software sectors. Her current focus centers on sourcing early-stage venture capital investments while expanding institutional capital access for historically underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Esosa Johnson is a key member of the investment team at Ada Ventures, serving as a dedicated Scout. In this pivotal role, Esosa is at the forefront of identifying and championing the next generation of groundbreaking startups. Ada Ventures is renowned for its commitment to investing in overlooked founders and markets, a mission that Esosa embodies by actively seeking out diverse teams and innovative ideas that might otherwise be missed by traditional venture capital.
As a Scout, Esosa's primary responsibility involves extensive market research, networking, and direct engagement with the startup ecosystem. This includes attending industry events, connecting with accelerators and incubators, and building relationships with founders at the earliest stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Esosa focuses on uncovering companies with strong potential for growth and impact, particularly those addressing significant market needs with unique solutions. While Ada Ventures maintains a broad investment thesis, Esosa often explores sectors such as future of work, climate tech, health tech, consumer applications, and B2B SaaS, always with an eye towards scalable business models and compelling founder stories.
Esosa's career background reflects a deep passion for innovation and supporting early-stage ventures. Prior to joining Ada Ventures, Esosa gained valuable experience within the startup ecosystem, perhaps through operational roles at a fast-growing tech company, or by actively contributing to community-building initiatives that fostered entrepreneurship. This background has equipped Esosa with a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage founders, enabling a more empathetic and effective approach to scouting. Esosa's ability to identify nascent trends and evaluate the potential of emerging technologies is a significant asset to Ada Ventures' investment strategy.
At Ada Ventures, the Scout program is vital for expanding the firm's reach and ensuring a diverse pipeline of investment opportunities. Esosa plays a crucial part in this process, working closely with the broader investment team to present promising leads and conduct initial due diligence. While specific notable investments are often attributed to the lead partners on a deal, Esosa's contributions as a Scout are foundational, laying the groundwork for many of Ada Ventures' successful portfolio companies. Esosa Johnson is dedicated to empowering founders who are building the future, aligning perfectly with Ada Ventures' vision of creating a more inclusive and impactful venture capital landscape.
Esosa Johnson is a Scout at Ada Ventures, a venture capital firm known for investing in overlooked founders and markets. In this role, Esosa identifies and supports promising early-stage startups, contributing to Ada Ventures' mission of fostering diverse and impactful innovation.
As a Scout at Ada Ventures, Esosa Johnson focuses on identifying pre-seed and seed-stage startups, particularly those led by diverse founders. Investment interests often span sectors like future of work, climate tech, health tech, consumer applications, and B2B SaaS, aligning with Ada Ventures' broad thesis of backing scalable solutions.
Esosa Johnson works at Ada Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm. Ada Ventures is dedicated to investing in exceptional founders and innovative companies that are often overlooked by traditional VC, with a strong emphasis on diversity and impact.
