Howard Akumiah, Angel Investor

Howard Akumiah is a product leader and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Betty Labs, acquired by Spotify in 2021. He previously held product management roles at Pinterest and Facebook, where he worked on monetization, live video, and mobile experiences, and earlier gained fintech experience at TransferWise and Venmo. His career reflects a focus on building consumer-facing platforms that combine social engagement with innovative product design. From launching startups to shaping product portfolios at major tech companies, Akumiah has consistently worked at the intersection of media, community, and technology. As an angel investor, Howard has backed ventures in fintech and consumer platforms. His recent investments in Notch and Bitwise highlight his interest in companies building scalable solutions in financial technology and data infrastructure.