Fatima Dicko
LOS ANGELES, CA
FOUNDER/CEO, SUGAR
Why Xfactor?
One of my favorite quotes is "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together". I'm inspired by XFactor's mission and believe in the power of founders lifting as we climb. As an entrepreneur who personally understands the resilience, fortitude, and grit necessary to build a new company, I'm deeply committed to opening doors for others who have chosen to bet on themselves.
Areas of Interest for Investing
Proptech, SAAS, CPG, Consumer mobile, DTC, Beauty/wellness
Advice for XX Entrepreneurs
Make sure you have a clear understanding of your personal "Why". Additionally, the key to execution is to keep goals simple, clear and measurable. Finally, many people view success as one static achievement during a specific moment in time. Over the years, I’ve tried to focus more on the journey rather than the destination. There’s so much to gain from the journey that we often neglect. If I can grow as a leader, help others grow and have fun during the process of pursuing something great, that in and of itself is a form of success.
FATIMA’S ADVICE FOR ENTREPREURS:
Make sure you have a clear understanding of your personal "Why".
Fatima Dicko is the founder & CEO of Sugar, a platform that helps apartment managers build vibrant communities.
Before Sugar, Fatima spent 5 years at P&G as a senior engineer on a product team developing products 3-10 years away from market. While at P&G, she received several patents and was 1 of 127 nominated technologists awarded the annual 'Most Transformative Product Development' innovation award.
Fatima came to the U.S. from Mali at a young age and grew up in New York City, receiving her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and MBA from Stanford Business School.
Fatima is also a frequent mentor and volunteer for organizations such as Built By Girls, Black Girls Code and MLT. She was named as '18 Inspiring Women to Watch' by Inc and listed on the 2021 Forbes 'Next 1000' list. She has also been featured in TechCrunch, Business Insider, Crunchbase, Black Enterprise and CNBC.