awilliams26@nul.org
Speaker Bio
Aniesia Williams is a powerhouse strategist and ecosystem architect who operates at the high-stakes interface of global external affairs, venture ecosystems, and institutional strategy. As the Managing Partner of dreambloc, she is renowned for her ability to translate visionary momentum into functional market execution, serving as the primary architect for the firm’s most ambitious cross-sector projects.
Aniesia’s reputation as a results-driven leader is underscored by a proven track record of managing $250M+ portfolios for global brands and the successful 2023 acquisition of her previous firm, AW+CO. With executive experience spanning Edelman and Epigen Technology, she specializes in the "soup-to-nuts" execution required to de-risk complex initiatives. She is a master of mobilizing resources, ensuring that infrastructure and funding reach high-potential founders through strategic partnerships with premier institutions including J.P. Morgan, Bernstein Private Wealth, SVB Bank, Build in Tulsa, and Black Ambition Prize.
Beyond her corporate advisory work, Aniesia serves as a National Brand Ambassador for the American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED to Serve™️ Business Accelerator and is an active member of the Forbes Business Council. From driving regional innovation pipelines in North Carolina to scaling global activations like Dream Wealth Camp™️, her work transcends traditional consulting to provide the foundational "plumbing" for the next generation of economic power. A 40 Under 40 honoree and an annual SXSW speaker, Aniesia continues to set the gold standard for high-growth, sustainable success by building the bloc.