Hi, I'm Makini Mask - Finance & Analytics Leader | Investor | Ex-Google, Nike, Disney
I thrive on merging finance and data to drive growth, especially within dynamic tech and retail environments. My passion is uncovering opportunities and building strategies that turn potential into reality, particularly in supporting innovative early-stage ventures.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global business finance and revenue analytics for Google's Ads division, driving significant growth.
Actively invests in and sources early-stage ventures through the Black Angel Group.
Can provide strategic financial guidance for early-stage ventures and scale finance functions.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Finance Roles
Built a strong base in corporate finance, accounting, and financial reporting.
✦ Corporate Finance
✦ Financial Reporting
✦ Accounting
Digital Growth & Analytics Leadership
Transitioned into leading digital initiatives and deep analytics, driving revenue growth.
✦ Digital Marketing
✦ Analytics
✦ E-commerce
✦ LTV
Global Finance & Analytics Leadership (Google)
Managed large-scale finance operations and revenue analytics for global platforms.
✦ Global Finance
✦ Revenue Forecasting
✦ Data Analysis
✦ Team Leadership
Angel Investing & Venture Focus
Currently applying strategic and financial expertise to angel investing.
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Early-Stage Startups
✦ Deal Sourcing
✦ Venture Capital
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Financial Architect
Translating complex data into actionable financial strategies
✦ Led global business finance and revenue analytics for Google's Ads division.
✦ Drove financial planning and analysis for UK & Ireland at Google.
✦ Developed data-driven strategies to optimize financial performance.
Growth Catalyst
Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for rapid expansion
✦ Pioneered digital strategies as Head of Digital for Before Brands, Inc.
✦ Leveraged analytics to inform marketing and business development initiatives.
✦ Spearheaded growth initiatives in fast-paced tech and retail sectors.
Investment Visionary
Spotting and nurturing high-potential ventures
✦ Actively investing in early-stage startups through Black Angel Group.
✦ Sourcing and developing deals with a focus on future potential.
✦ Applying strategic financial acumen to investment decisions.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative startups and founders to invest in.
✦ Connecting with industry leaders in finance, tech, and venture capital.
✦ Exploring new opportunities for strategic financial advisory roles.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic financial guidance for early-stage ventures.
✦ Offer insights on scaling finance and analytics functions.
✦ Share expertise on data-driven decision-making and growth strategies.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to promising founders in deep tech or AI.
✦ Insights into emerging trends in the venture capital landscape.
✦ Connections with peers focused on corporate venture building.
