Omotesele Cecilia Esekhaigbe is an experienced legal and compliance specialist renowned for her expertise in legal, corporate, and regulatory compliance. She Currently serves as the Compliance and Risk Manager (MLRO) at Zone, a regulated blockchain startup facilitating payment processing for banks and fintech companies. In her previous positions, Omotesele held the role of Legal and Compliance Manager at Klasha, a cross-border fintech firm, where she spearheaded the legal and compliance department. Notably, she played a pivotal role in securing payment licenses for the company in Nigeria, the US, and Canada. Prior to this, she served as the Head of Legal and Compliance at Blochq, a payment infrastructure company. Omotesele holds a Master's degree in Law from University College London , a B.L from the Nigerian Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Sussex, UK. Her academic background coupled with her extensive professional experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal intricacies in the technology sector. Beyond her legal and compliance expertise, Omotesele possesses a keen interest in startup advisory. She actively engages in advising early-stage startups, leveraging her insights and experiences to guide them through various stages of growth and acceleration programs such as Techstars Toronto and Google. Omotesele's unwavering dedication and commitment to navigating complex regulations has earned her a formidable reputation in both the legal and technology sectors.

My Mentoring Topics

• Legal
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk Advisory
• Start up Advisory
• Intellectual Property