Overview

Gender

female

Listed by Fintech Ranking as one of the top ten “female-leaders in fintech,” Gloria Kimbwala is CEO and founder of Shule, a startup company that tokenizes international experiential learning systems in decentralized education. Previously to venturing out on her own, Gloria was the University Tech Evangelist at Square where she found success in connecting people to the tools, programs, and support systems needed for entering the technology industry space. Her role at Square included leading Code Camp, a non-traditional and innovative immersion program that supports college women who pursue careers in technology, and her own non-traditional and innovative path into technology incorporates a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies with a Master of Science in Computer Science.

Gloria proudly serves as Technical Advisor on the board of directors and advisors for the Society of Women Coders (SOWCoders), a non-profit that provides technical skills to women across the globe. She is passionate about making the blockchain ecosystem an inclusive and diverse space for all which includes the diversity of age, sexual orientation, ability, race, gender, and life experience. Her hope is that all people will be encouraged to BUIDL solutions that benefit their communities. In her free time, you will find her coding with her sons, practicing yoga, and playing the drums.