About

Linda Obi is a highly accomplished technology executive, blockchain entrepreneur, educator, and open-internet advocate with over 18 years of leadership experience in the technology industry. She is the founder of TechonomyAfrica, a project-based learn-to-earn platform that teaches blockchain enthusiasts and students how to leverage blockchain and crypto education for investment, trade, and building real products in areas such as NFTs, metaverse, tokens, blockchain, cybersecurity, data science, game development, and programming. Currently serving as the Global Head of Operations at Zenith Chain, a $36.5 million dollars backed blockchain firm, Linda drives market actions and is responsible for the company's operations. Prior to this, she was the Business Leader Nigeria for Farmcrowdy, the leading Agtech platform in West Africa focused on providing the necessary tools and technology for farmers and agribusinesses to boost food production with better yields, lower costs, and more innovative marketing. Linda is a fellow at the Institute of Chartered Economics of Nigeria and a mentor at the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading champion of entrepreneurship in Africa. She proudly sits on the boards of Etionera and Techienation and serves as the Chair of Women in Crypto Africa. With 20+ combined years of experience in the FMCG, Retail, Agri-tech, and E-commerce sectors, Linda embraces the core values of integrity, innovation, and growth. She holds a Diploma of Education in Blockchain and Digital Currency from the University of Cape Town, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universal College of Technology, an MBA from Business School, and a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Western Michigan University. Additionally, she has a Mini-MBA in Strategy from Tekedia Institute. Linda is an inspirational leader who tells stories that inspire action while at the same time is grounded in financial information that levers the business. She is respected as a credible voice in decision-making, finding strategic partnerships, and establishing governance boundaries, and earns a seat at the table wherever she serves. Her tech stack includes blockchain, DAO, decentralized, NFT, and data science, and she has 8.70 years of relevant experience.