We don’t just speak J.E.D.I
Justice Equity and Inclusion
WE LIVE IT
The FundEvolve Story Started Simply:
I grew tired of witnessing women being exploited, particularly in the realm of finance. Through my journey as a financial advisor, I’ve come to realize that women face unique financial challenges and requirements. This realization became even more evident in 2021, as I witnessed struggling women who lacked the necessary access to financial education.
I firmly believe that financial confidence empowers you to take control of your life. With FundEvolve, our mission is to extend this empowerment to as many women as possible. You see, women possess an incredible reservoir of power, knowledge, and capabilities to achieve ALL their financial aspirations—they simply need a trusted accountability partner.
~ Zainab Williams, Founder & CEO
Our team is passionate about Financial Inclusion
Zainab C. Williams
CEO
Zainab, an experienced finance professional, embraces the power of fintech to revolutionize personal finance. With a deep understanding of both personal finance and corporate credit analysis, she recognizes the potential of technology in delivering accessible, real-time, and unbiased life planning solutions for all.
Driven by the belief that financial planning should be inclusive, Zainab is committed to providing tools and resources that empower individuals to make informed decisions about their financial futures. With a focus on innovation and a genuine desire to create positive change, she leverages technology to help people achieve their goals and live their best lives.
Hekmat Najafi
Lead Software Engineer
Hekmat is a Software Engineer with a passion for community involvement and a talent for problem-solving. With a track record of delivering high-quality and innovative solutions,
Hekmat has successfully led teams on diverse projects. He also inspires the next generation of coders through organizing programming BootCamps at universities and coaching teams in ICPC contests. Through these experiences, Hekmat has honed his leadership and coaching skills while making a positive impact on the coding community. His deep passion for coding and dedication makes him a valuable asset to any team, always striving for the best possible results.
Aldeen Simmonds-Thorpe
Business Operations
Aldeen Simmonds-Thorpe is a highly accomplished business coach, strategist, and speaker with a focus on HR, Operations, and Strategy.
Aldeen is highly skilled at optimizing business operations, people, and processes to achieve success. She is an expert at combining strategy, planning, and action to create tangible results. Aldeen’s ability to execute business strategy through People, Process, Policy, and Technology sets her apart. Her unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment is an inspiration to all who work with her.
Our Advisors
Colleen Cole
Advisor
Colleen has 15 years in distribution channel management & sales. Contributor to books on Digital Marketing. Colleen is a powerhouse at creating campaigns and PR strategies, ensuring the operations of the firm runs smoothely. She is an avid advocate for women having agency over their lives.
Yogo Dubois
Advisor
Yogo successfully developed businesses and forged strategic partnerships in fintech spaces. Through this work, he has gained valuable knowledge of the regulatory in the financial industries, as well as an extensive network of key decision makers and industry influencers.
Olugbenga Omoni
Advisor
Olu has several years of experience developing and managing enterprise solutions and applications across various industries and is a fintech enthusiast. Olu is a creator who has a knack for bringing ideas to life through code. He is passionate about making a better and accessible customer experience through inclusive tech.
Programs that have supported our Journey
