Nkem Okeke

Nkem is an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record of creating and selling successful start-ups. As co-founder of Uniwyze, Inc. and Adendox, LLC, Nkem works on a broad range of business, operational, fundraising, marketing, product development, transactional and legal issues, and is passionate about building businesses and creating strategic partnerships world-wide. Nkem previously co-founded and then sold a hemp-based wellness company (Florance™) and her 50% stake in Inkfree, MD™, Houston's premier medical aesthetic laser clinic. Her past experiences in Washington, D.C., includes working as a Senior Business Manager in the Law and Policy Division at Fannie Mae. She also worked as a corporate transactional attorney at the law firm of Verner, Liipfert, Bernard, McPherson and Hand (now DLA Piper). Nkem is admitted in the State Bar of Texas and the District of Columbia Bar and is certified in mediation, negotiation and project management, and has experience with transactional projects involving various contracts, leases, and joint ventures. Nkem graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from Georgia State University. She also earned an M.B.A. degree with honors and graduated from Tulane Law School. During her undergraduate studies, she was awarded a full athletic scholarship for the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Team and elected Captain and Most Valuable Player.