Odirichi (Richi) Kanu

Richi Kanu possesses a strong background in venture capital and investment, having held roles as an Investment Associate at Brewer Lane Ventures and Next Play Capital, and a Research Investment Intern at IVP. His post-MBA career interest is explicitly in venture capital, and he actively participated in initiatives like "Close the Gap" at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, which aimed to address inequities in entrepreneurship, tech, and venture capital. allup+3

Kanu has a significant foundation in consulting, cultivated through various roles at Capgemini, where he progressed from Consultant to Senior Consultant and then Manager. This experience likely honed his strategic thinking, problem-solving, and client management skills. allup+1

As a Nigerian-American, Richi Kanu is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly within the Black business community. He was a member of the Black Business Students Association (BBSA) at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, where he played a role in community building and networking for fellow Black MBA students. He also emceed the African Business Club’s Afrobeats event, celebrating his heritage. umich

Richi demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, evidenced by his contribution to an academic paper, "Defending Bakke on Stare Decisis Grounds." In this work, he provided a 'fresh pair of eyes' to assess the accuracy of statistical models, indicating an aptitude for rigorous analysis. csuohio