Gelila Zenebe Bekele

Gelila Zenebe Bekele is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor, currently the Founder of Aone Partners and an EIR at Trilogy Search Partners. Her work focuses on leveraging AI to revolutionize private equity, streamlining M&A workflows and enhancing deal origination and due diligence processes. She has authored pieces on these topics for Forbes and uses in-house AI systems to transform traditional investment analysis. gelilas+3

With an MBA from Stanford GSB and a BA from Columbia University, Gelila possesses a strong academic foundation. She was a Kluge Scholar at Columbia and received the Stanford Leadership Award for Extraordinary Service, demonstrating her commitment to excellence and community. Her academic work includes publishing case studies with Harvard Business Review and Stanford Business Publishing on critical finance and entrepreneurship topics. gelilas

Gelila has a robust background in finance and technology, having held roles at BlackRock, where she contributed to multi-asset strategies and technology innovation, and as a Director at Banyan Software. Her experience spans developing capital allocation frameworks for large institutions, leading technology initiatives, and strategic diligence for e-commerce businesses. gelilas

Beyond her professional endeavors, Gelila is actively involved in mission-driven organizations. She serves on the Boards of GGRF and the Grant Review Committee of Project Redwood, contributing to initiatives that support education, athletics, and social entrepreneurship. She is also engaged with Stanford Women’s Circles, co-chairing a committee for one of the university's fastest-growing alumni networks. gelilas