Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation Leader; Founder & CEO of Black Girl Ventures; Author of "Originate, Motivate, Innovate"; SiriusXM Host
Omi Bell Biography
Shelly Omílàdé Bell is an American entrepreneur, computer scientist, business strategist, and founder whose work has influenced how underrepresented founders access capital. Known as Omi Bell, she is the founder and CEO of the social enterprise "Black Girl Ventures." Bell established Black Girl Ventures to address the challenges Black and Brown women face in accessing social and financial capital, responding to data showing that Black women were starting businesses at six times the national average while receiving less than 1 percent of venture capital. After earning a Bachelor of Science in computer science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Bell began her career as a K-12 teacher before transitioning to entrepreneurship and building a significant presence in the startup ecosystem.
As CEO of Black Girl Ventures, Bell has funded more than 550 under-resourced companies and supported over 20,000 entrepreneurs and small business owners. Black Girl Ventures operates a pitch competition that combines crowdfunding and pitching, aiming to shift power dynamics in startup funding. Bell has described the BGV Style pitch competition as the "largest pitch competition globally for Black/Brown women founders." The organization has a global reach, supporting founders and entrepreneurs in approximately 64 countries. Black Girl Ventures has received support from major corporate partners, including a $1 million donation from TikTok and partnerships with brands such as Nike, Visa, and PayPal.
Bell is the author of "Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps for Building a Billion Dollar Network," a guide for entrepreneurs seeking to develop effective strategies and networks. She hosts "UrbanView Mornings" and "The Omi Show" on SiriusXM Urban View, reaching more than 100,000 listeners monthly. Bell has testified before Congress and participated in the Nasdaq closing bell ceremony, underscoring her involvement in entrepreneurship and advocacy. She has trained over 5,000 entrepreneurs, organized more than 300 events, managed multi-million dollar contracts, and scaled over 100 businesses.
Bell's recognitions include being named among the Top 100 Powerful Women in Business by Entrepreneur Magazine, Top 40 Power Women in Tech by DCA Live, and Top 25 Black Leaders for the Black Voices for Black Justice Fellowship. She has also been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by Technically DC, a Rising Brand Star by Adweek, and one of the "32 Nonprofit Leaders Who Will Change the World" by Causeartist. Bell has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Business Journal, NewsOne, The Afro, People of Color in Tech, and on Politico Live.
After leading Black Girl Ventures to fund hundreds of women founders, Bell experienced burnout and turned to breathwork for healing. She now helps professionals reclaim rest and success through her initiative "Boardrooms & Breathwork." An Aspen Fellow and Kennedy Center artist, Bell continues to collaborate with brands such as Nike and TikTok, expanding her influence in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and business innovation. Her experience spans education, advocacy, and global entrepreneurship, positioning her as a leading voice on equity, innovation, and the future of business.
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Omi Bell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Black Heritage, Business Authors, Disruptive Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Finance, Influential Women, Inspirational, Social Entrepreneurship, Television & Film, Venture Capital, Women in Business, Women in Tech -
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Omi Bell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Omi Bell for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Omi Bell generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Arlan Hamilton, Amy Jo Martin, Carla Harris, Y-Vonne Hutchinson and Aniyia Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Omi Bell for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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