AfroTech Conference 2026
Folakemi Gbadamosi
Associate Director, City Compliance, Lime
Track Future of Work
Biography
Folakemi is a first‑generation Nigerian-American and a Strategy & Ops leader at Lime, where she oversees global city compliance across more than 260 markets. She entered tech through an unconventional path, transitioning from international affairs and consulting and charting her own route into leadership without a traditional playbook. Over the past five years at Lime, she has advanced from Regional PM to Associate Director, known for her operational rigor, relationship-building, and ability to take on high‑impact work.
Sessions
How to Ace an Informational Interview in Tech
Wed, Nov 4, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM CT
Track Future of Work
Used strategically, informational interviews are one of the most powerful career tools available at any level. This session reframes them as a long-term asset. Drawing on years in Strategy and Operations and fielding high-volume outreach, Fola shares what separates a conversation that leads somewhere from one that goes nowhere, and how to turn a 30-minute call into a lasting relationship.
