Odean Maye

Odean Maye is an Angel Investor at VentureSouth based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Prior to his current career in venture funding, he leveraged his background in software engineering and business development to found multiple software-as-a-service and technology consulting startups. Following his education at the University of South Carolina, Maye transitioned into the investment sector, officially joining the VentureSouth network in 2023. Since then, he has participated in more than 20 early-stage investments and actively supported regional economic development initiatives through organizations like the Charleston Digital Corridor. He maintains a public profile with over 5,000 followers on LinkedIn, frequently appearing on podcasts and speaking at events, including a Southeast startup conference in October 2025. Maye currently focuses his capital allocation and advisory efforts on early-stage technology, software, and SaaS enterprises driving innovation across the Southeastern United States.