Tope Awotona (#2839)
"In my life, I've benefited from not taking the conventional wisdom. It's benefited me personally, and I think it has benefited the business."
- $ 1 B
- Software
- United States
- M
- 45 Years
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About Me
Tope Awotona is the founder and CEO of scheduling software company Calendly. Awotona, a former salesman for tech firms including EMC (now Dell EMC), founded Calendly out of his own frustration with the back-and-forth emails required to schedule meetings. He bootstrapped Calendly for years before taking on a $350 million investment in 2021 that valued the firm at $3 billion. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Awotona immigrated to the United States as a teenager. Before founding Calendly, he had started a few other businesses, including one that sold projectors and another that sold garden tools, that flopped.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Tope Awotona’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Tope Awotona’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.4B
(May 4, 2026)
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