Ella Shukho — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Flagship Accelerator Program Manager, Global Investment Team at 500 Global since 2024.
Works as a Perplexity AI Business Fellow at Perplexity since 2025.
Recognized as a venture capital and accelerator leader, specializing in program design, founder support, marketing, partnership building, and operational excellence.
A member of Global Women in VC since 2022.
Previously worked at Global Venture Alliance for over 7 years.
Holds degrees in Management of small and medium sized businesses and Government and Public relations.

Biography

Ella Shukho is a venture capital and accelerator leader with a focus on transforming ideas into high-impact programs and events. Her experience encompasses program design, founder support, marketing outreach, partnership building, and operational excellence within global VC funds.

Currently, Shukho serves as a Flagship Accelerator Program Manager on the Global Investment Team at 500 Global, a position she has held since 2024.