Jessica O. Matthews | |
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Nationality | Nigerian-American (dual citizen) |
Alma mater | Harvard College, Harvard Business School |
Occupation(s) | Inventor, CEO |
Years active | 2008-present |
Organization(s) | Uncharted, KDDC |
Known for | Soccket |
Website | www |
Jessica O. Matthews is a Nigerian-American inventor, Founder, CEO and venture capitalist.[1] She is the co-founder of Uncharted, which made Soccket, a soccer ball that can be used as a portable power generator. Matthews attended Harvard College and graduated from Harvard Business School.[2] In 2011, Fortune named her one of its "10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs"[3] and in 2015, named her as one of it "Most Promising Women Entrepreneurs".[4] In 2012, the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations named her "Scientist of the Year."[5] Matthews is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Nigeria.[2] The President of Nigeria named her an "Ambassador for Entrepreneurship" for the country.[6]
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