Rochelle Grayson

About Author

Rochelle Grayson, Founder of Mosaic Accelerator, is a serial entrepreneur and digital executive with over 30 years of experience in business, technology, entertainment, and education. Rochelle launched the Mosaic Accelerator to empower and equip non-technical, intersectional, marginalized, and BIPOC women with the skills and resources needed to create and scale thriving, tech-enabled businesses that drive economic growth and social impact. As an Executive-in-Residence (EiR) at New Ventures BC, Rochelle has also mentored over 150 tech startups in the last 4 years. Throughout her career, Rochelle has led and launched several start-ups and innovative digital initiatives, working with a combination of both small and large companies, as well as highly analytical and creative individuals. Rochelle is equally comfortable discussing artificial intelligence (AI), digital business models, digital marketing trends and strategies, online community building, and the latest tech. Furthermore, as an Afro-Latin, trilingual, multicultural individual who has lived and worked in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America, Rochelle truly appreciates and brings a global Indigenous perspective to all her ventures and activities. Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network, Rochelle has been named "The New Executive Cool Hunter" by Canadian Business Magazine, awarded one of Vancouver's Top Forty Under 40 by Business in Vancouver, and listed among Vancouver's Top 10 Technology Women. Rochelle holds an MBA in Finance and Business Policy from the University of Chicago and Six Sigma (Black Belt) Master Certifications in Product Development Management and Business Facilitation. She is also the author of Foundations in Digital Marketing (BCcampus) and Applied Marketing (Wiley).