Finance | Product | strategy
Ayinde Simon
Sharing the skills and resources that help others thrive.
my name is my mission
Ayinde (eye-YIN-day) means ‘we gave praises and he came’. It is a Yoruba name that means that my purpose is be a gift to others, an answer to the needs and desires of a broader community. Through my work, I am guided by a singular mission; creating the space, resources and opportunities to help others thrive. In today’s changing, increasingly disconnected world, nothing matters more than giving and I prioritize that care through every project that I create and service that I provide.
“I tell my kids and I tell proteges, always have humility when you create and grace when you succeed, because it’s not about you. You are a terminal for a higher power. As soon as you accept that, you can do it forever.”
Throughout my career it’s always been important for me to play a role in the economic empowerment of my community as well as transfer knowledge and skills I’ve gained that could benefit others. While the world is transforming - people losing jobs, market volatility, small businesses shifting, etc. - we can’t afford not to take action in our own financial lives and make wise decisions for our future.
The Work
Pathway OZ
An Opportunity Zone Fund for HBCUs!
Open Circle
Saturday from 3-5pm PT!
SageHouse
Counter-Cultural Wisdom
Product Blocks
Product Management skills for entrepreneurs who need it most.