BYP Network
BYP Network is a global movement, empowering Black professionals through career opportunities, mentorship, and industry connections.
Kike Oniwinde Agoro
Founder & CEO
How did it all begin?
BYP Network was created in 2016 by the need to connect Black professionals and students from all over the world for role model visibility, career opportunities and business support. As a former Great Britain athlete and top student, Kike Oniwinde Agoro was afforded many opportunities during the start of her career journey, including a full scholarship to the University of Florida. She met some incredible people there, including Black students and professionals across different backgrounds, however it dawned on her that there wasn’t much Black representation outside of sports and entertainment. On top of being one of only a few Black people in her banking internship, the 2016 Black Lives Matter protests further highlighted to her the need to not just protest the problem, but deliver a solution. And so she was motivated to build an empowering platform that works with corporate partners to diversify acquisition pipelines and drive positive change across all industries.
What sets your business apart?
We are unique in our offering and focus. Despite originally concentrating on ‘Black young professionals’, our community has grown exponentially and now encompasses over 100K members of Black talent across different seniority levels and backgrounds, in addition to conscientious allies. It is BYP’s community-led approach that helps to set us apart, and our range of products designed to attract, retain and engage Black professionals throughout their career journey. Not to mention our talented team that works hard on building strong relations with our partners and members.
What is the concept behind your business or the problem you’re solving?
The concept behind BYP Network is to bring a sense of community and connection to Black professionals across the globe. We also serve as a companion to our members' professional journeys, aiding them through corporate mentorship, upskilling webinars, networking and job opportunities, and more. We continuously draw attention to the adversities that Black professionals may face in the workplace and beyond, so as to build a support network of allies that can help create a more equitable future. We champion Black success as a tool for empowerment and diminishing biases.
What is your brand vision?
Our overarching vision is to be the voice of the global Black professional community and the go-to platform for all things that can empower Black professionals. We are aiming to continue to build stronger bridges between the community and corporations, institutions and establishments, to enhance Black lives and social inclusivity as a whole. Our products and events offerings will see some developments and expansions in 2023, which we hope will bring even more opportunities and professional guidance to our ever-growing network.
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