Alumni Spotlight: Bridget Ofosu

Major: Social Service Work, Centennial College graduate (over 1 year)

Bridget Ofosu, CEO of Be Authentic Consultations and Team Lead of the Business Babe Community, joined COIE to strengthen the strategy behind her growing impact. Through mentorship, workshops, and Demo Day, she gained clarity on building resilient and scalable business models while refining her pitch and leadership skills.

After presenting her venture at Demo Day and receiving valuable feedback, Bridget returned as a keynote speaker at a COIE VR event, inspiring students to embrace resilience and authenticity in entrepreneurship.

Keywords: Alumni, Alumni Impact story, Venture idea, COIE Demo Day Fall 2025, VR immersive lab

The Entrepreneurial Spark: Bridget’s Story of Growth and Impact

Bridget Ofosu, CEO of Be Authentic Consultations and Team Lead for the Business Babe Community, joined COIE to strengthen the strategic foundation behind the impact she was already creating. As a passionate advocate for women and underrepresented founders, she was looking for an ecosystem that could help her refine, scale, and sustain her vision.

Through COIE’s mentorship, workshops, and Demo Day experience, Bridget gained clarity on building resilient and scalable business models. A key milestone in her journey was participating in Demo Day, where she introduced the concept of the Business Babe Community and received valuable feedback from mentors and industry leaders. She also returned as a keynote speaker at a COIE VR event, sharing her entrepreneurial journey, pivots, and lessons learned, empowering emerging innovators to embrace resilience and authenticity.

One of Bridget’s biggest takeaways was learning how to pitch with confidence and communicate her vision clearly. The mentorship she received helped shift her mindset from simply having strong ideas to executing them strategically for long-term impact.

Venture idea from Bridget

The Business Babe Community is a supportive ecosystem that empowers women entrepreneurs through mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful connections, helping them build confidence, grow their businesses, and scale their impact.