Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Emma Abbasi is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology professional with a diverse background spanning software development, Salesforce consulting, and venture acceleration. As the Founder of Dearbump, she is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to support expectant and new parents. Leveraging her extensive experience in the technology and startup sectors, Emma also serves as an Angel Investor and a Program Lead at the Baltic Ventures Accelerator.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Founder, Dearbump (2019-02-01 to Present)

Responsible for the overall strategic direction, product development, and growth of Dearbump, a technology-driven platform that provides expectant and new parents with personalized support and resources.

Oversees a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and subject matter experts to deliver a seamless user experience and impactful solutions for the parenting community.

Secured multiple rounds of funding from angel investors and venture capitalists to fuel the company's expansion and product innovation.

Baltic Ventures Accelerator at Baltic Ventures (2024-09-01 to Present)

Leads the acceleration program at Baltic Ventures, guiding early-stage startups through the critical stages of growth and development.

Leverages her entrepreneurial expertise to mentor founders, provide strategic guidance, and facilitate connections with industry leaders and potential investors.

Plays a pivotal role in curating the accelerator's portfolio and driving the success of the startups within the program.

Angel Investor at Various Projects (2023-01-01 to Present)

Actively invests in promising early-stage startups across a range of industries, including healthcare, fintech, and enterprise software.

Provides strategic advisory and mentorship to founders, drawing on her experience in building and scaling successful ventures.

Contributes to the growth and development of the startup ecosystem through her investments and active involvement.

Founder, Parent Promise Collective (2022-02-01 to Present)

Established the Parent Promise Collective, a community-driven initiative that aims to support and empower expectant and new parents through educational resources, peer-to-peer support, and advocacy.

Oversees the development and implementation of the collective's programs, ensuring they address the evolving needs of the parenting community.

Collaborates with industry experts, policymakers, and community organizations to drive positive change and improve the overall parenting experience.

Past Roles

Prior to her current roles, Emma Abbasi has held various positions in the technology and consulting sectors, including:

Baltic Launchpad 2024 at Baltic Ventures (2024-01-01 to 2024-06-01)

Salesforce Consultant at Creative Huddle (2022-11-01 to 2023-01-01)

Salesforce Consultant at Purlos (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-01)

Software Developer at Various Companies (2020-01-01 to 2023-12-01)

Salesforce Developer at Inenco Group (2019-06-01 to 2021-06-01)

Salesforce Implementation and data transformation at Various Companies (2019-03-01 to 2023-12-01)

Full Stack Engineer at Charity Commission for England and Wales (2019-01-01 to 2019-06-01)

Full-stack Developer at Northcoders (2018-08-01 to 2018-12-01)

Scientist at Unilever (2011-08-01 to 2016-09-01)

Researcher at University of Warwick (2011-03-01 to 2011-06-01, 2010-06-01 to 2010-10-01)

Academic Background

Emma Abbasi holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Warwick, where she also completed research projects as a Researcher.

Areas of Expertise

Entrepreneurship and startup development

Salesforce consulting and implementation

Full-stack software engineering and development

Product management and user-centric design

Venture capital and angel investing

Community building and advocacy

Professional Impact

Founded Dearbump, a technology-driven platform that provides personalized support and resources for expectant and new parents, securing multiple rounds of funding

Emma Abbasi