Solomon Gbara

About Solomon Gbara

My journey in entrepreneurship began with a simple desire: to solve real problems and build meaningful solutions for the people around me.Raised in Albuquerque after moving from Iowa, my Nigerian heritage has deeply shaped how I navigate the world: with perseverance, gratitude, and a strong sense of community.These values have been my compass, especially as I’ve explored what it means to lead, to create, and to serve through business.Along this entrepreneurial journey, I’ve discovered the power of clear communication, the confidence that comes from standing behind something you believe in, and the importance of relationships that go far beyond the transactional.I’ve found that the real magic happens not just in the pitch or the product, but in the connection. That excitement when ideas resonate, when stories land, and when people feel seen and inspired.Over the past year alone, I’ve pressure-tested three different startup ideas, learning to embrace failure, move quickly, and adapt without losing momentum. That mindset has been my fuel. I take action. I execute. I keep going.People often tell me I have an unquenchable entrepreneurial drive.I see that not as a burden, but as a calling because what I’m building is bigger than me. I’m committed to growing in real-time, showing up through both the wins and the setbacks, and doing the work to make a lasting impact both locally and globally.I\'d love to connect and collaborate on ideas that could change the world.

Experience

1. Vc Intern

   Tramway Venture Partners

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Conducted market and competitive research on early-stage startups to support investment sourcing and diligenceAuthored investment deal memos evaluating early-stage startups across healthcare and life sciencesLed founder interviews as part of diligence, synthesizing findings into structured recommendations for the investment teamBuilt financial models, including cap tables and operating pro formas, to assess investment scenarios and ownership outcomesDeveloped a social media strategy to strengthen the firm’s presence and engagement with founders and the broader ecosystem

Education

• SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

  SEO Finance, Corporate, Technology (FCT) Participant

• UNM Anderson School of Management

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Entrepreneurship

• The University of New Mexico

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Entrepreneurship