Akua Okunseinde, MBA

expert

Location

Haworth, NJ

Areas of Speciality

Career & Leadership

Credentials & Qualifications

Columbia Business School, MBA, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Tufts University, BA, Economics and Political Science

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Work with Akua

From Corporate to Entrepreneurship: Navigate Your New Path

$336.00

Turn your corporate exit into an actionable plan with defined priorities, initial offers, financial-runway assumptions, and practical first steps.

60 minutes Currently unavailable

Your Entrepreneur Era: Take Your First Steps

$99.00

Define your motivation and risk tolerance, structure your idea using a lean framework, and create a practical plan for testing demand and moving toward launch.

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Akua Okunseinde, MBA

Entrepreneurship Expert

A session with me is like…
A productive catch-up with a friend who can validate your business idea and provide concrete next steps to support your launch.

One life experience that helps me relate to my clients is…
My experience transitioning from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship while raising two young children.

Three things I want clients to feel post-session are…
Organized, empowered and excited.

Past experience that qualifies me for this role is…
Over 15 years, I had a successful corporate career in sales at global companies such as Bank of America, American Express, and Google in New York City and London. I have an MBA from Columbia Business School in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. I started my own business 8 years ago as a passion project while working at Google and went full-time into entrepreneurship in 2023, successfully navigating the transition to becoming a founder. I currently serve as a startup advisor for companies looking for go-to-market, marketing strategy, and business plan refinement guidance.

I'm the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Karité, a family-owned skincare brand I started with my two sisters. Prior to launching Karité, I spent over 15 years in sales and marketing roles at Google, American Express, and Bank of America in New York and London. I earned my BA in Economics and Political Science from Tufts University and my MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Columbia Business School.

In my spare time, I love hanging out with my two boys, planning my next vacation, and discovering the best restaurants to try with my husband and friends.

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On Entrepreneurship

Being an entrepreneur in 2026 is no easy task! Between the constant rejections and the mental shift required to leave a corporate career, the journey is anything but linear. In this candid conversation, Abby Nydam, Founder and CEO of Sam, sits down with Akua Okunseinde, a luxury CPG leader and co-founder of the skincare brand Karité.