
Fehintolu Adebanjo
FSR, Early Stage Startups at Google | Mentor | Public Speaker
Summary
Fehintolu is a dedicated professional with extensive experience across Fortune 500 companies (Google, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, PwC) and a strong focus on early-stage startups within the tech ecosystem. Her current role at Google as FSR - Early Stage Startups involves driving digital transformations and leveraging Google Cloud AI with founders. She is actively engaged in the AI space, evidenced by her education in AI & Machine Learning and her involvement in events like 'Gemini & Founders' Day for Startups'. luma
She demonstrates a strong commitment to mentorship and career development, particularly for aspiring tech professionals and immigrants. Fehintolu has spoken on topics like 'Becoming an Upwardly Mobile Immigrant' and transitioning into tech from non-traditional backgrounds, sharing her personal journey and insights to empower others. Her role as a 'Startups Mentor' further highlights her dedication to nurturing new talent and businesses. shepact+3
Fehintolu is driven by faith and a strong sense of social responsibility, actively seeking opportunities to contribute to social enterprises and champion the empowerment of marginalized communities. Her personal story, 'Diary of an Impostor', reveals her journey of self-discovery, overcoming self-doubt, and finding identity through faith, which she uses to inspire others. shepact+2
Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Fehintolu's academic background is diverse, encompassing a Master of Public Health with a focus on Environmental Health Services from Kent State University, where she was actively involved in international student and wellness programs, and a Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology from Obafemi Awolowo University. This unique educational path underpins her multidisciplinary approach to her career. constantcontact
She possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, having co-founded and managed a car rental company, The Tushiyah Place, in Nigeria prior to her graduate studies in the United States. This experience highlights her leadership, business acumen, and initiative in launching and operating a venture. constantcontact
Work
Education
Writing
From Nigeria to Silicon Valley: Diary of an Impostor
February 1, 2025A personal narrative and podcast contribution sharing her experiences with imposter syndrome, her journey of faith, self-discovery, and building a career across Fortune 500 companies after relocating to the USA from Nigeria.
Becoming an Upwardly Mobile Immigrant
May 27, 2020A speaking engagement and discussion where Fehintolu Adebanjo shares her insights and experiences on career development and upward mobility as an immigrant.