#MIWIC2024 One To Watch: Valeen Oseh-Ovarah, Founder and CEO of TisOva

Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Ones to Watch winners selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability and where relevant, supplemented with additional commentary by their nominator.


In 2024, the awards were sponsored by BTThink Cybersecurity Ltd. and Plexal, with Eskenzi PR, Assured and Women in Cybersecurity UK & Ireland Affiliate as partners.


What does your role entail?

Currently, as the founder of my cybersecurity startup, TisOva, I am deeply invested in our mission to protect students from online scams. My role as an early-stage and solo founder encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities essential to our startup’s success. I dedicate a significant portion of my time to conducting thorough customer research and engaging with students and stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges comprehensively. Nurturing relationships with universities and other partners is crucial, as it fosters collaborative partnerships vital to product development and adoption.


Participating in accelerator programs has been pivotal in my journey as a first-time tech startup founder, especially as an immigrant in a new country. These programs offer invaluable guidance and insights into building a successful startup. I am always o ..

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