Iynna Halilou
About Iynna Halilou
Iynna Halilou is a Community Lead with a diverse international background and extensive experience in social impact and investment sectors. She has held various roles, including General Partner at The MBA Fund and Global Programs Manager at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, where she supported numerous startups.
Current Role at Elpha
Iynna Halilou serves as the Community Lead at Elpha since 2020. In this role, she focuses on fostering community engagement and building networks among members. Her responsibilities include developing initiatives that support the community's growth and enhancing member experiences. Halilou's leadership contributes to Elpha's mission of empowering women in the professional space.
Previous Experience at Archimedes Project
Halilou worked as a Frontier Social Enterprise Fellow at Archimedes Project for six months in 2015 in Douala, Cameroon. During her tenure, she engaged in projects aimed at promoting social entrepreneurship and sustainable development. This experience provided her with insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by social enterprises in emerging markets.
Experience at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
From 2017 to 2021, Halilou held the position of Global Programs Manager at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator in the Greater New York City Area. She managed global programs that supported over 1,000 startups entering the US market. Her role involved coordinating resources and providing guidance to entrepreneurs, enhancing their chances of success in a competitive landscape.
Educational Background
Halilou has a diverse educational background. She studied at The Wharton School, achieving a Master of Business Administration with a double major in Finance, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in International Development from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Durham University. She also completed the French Baccalauréat at Lycée Paul Lapie.
Multicultural Background and Global Experience
Halilou has a multicultural background, originally from Cameroon and Madagascar. She has lived and worked in various countries, including France, Senegal, Russia, the UK, and the US. This international experience informs her work and enhances her ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts, making her a valuable asset in global initiatives.