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Profile: Kabangu

First Name:
Idris
Website:
https://ikabangu.com/
Last seen:
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Member Since:
July 30, 2026
Biographical Info:

"The future is created at the intersection of business, technology, design, and culture." — Nathan Shedroff

That quote has shaped how I approach work and growth. I'm Idris Kabangu, and I work at that intersection — helping organizations bring structure, clarity, and purpose to the way they grow.

I started my career supporting Vodacom Congo's M-Pesa ecosystem, helping onboard merchants and resolve operational issues. Then I moved into finance and accounting with Mountain River Partners and Quist Group. I contributed to UNICEF's Veilleurs du Web initiative, promoting digital literacy. And I earned a Bachelor's in Applied Business Management from BYU–Idaho.

Each experience taught me the same thing: sustainable growth doesn't happen by chance. It happens when people, systems, and strategy work together clearly and consistently.

At Pearl 27, I help brands build trust online through ethical digital marketing — creating content, engaging communities, and improving visibility across LinkedIn, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Quora.

What drives me: Turning complexity into clarity. Building systems that serve people. Creating impact that lasts.

Outside of work: Mentoring youth. Community initiatives. Believing that strong systems should improve lives, not just performance.

What you can expect from me: Curiosity. Adaptability. Commitment to learning. And a genuine desire to create meaningful impact. I speak French fluently and have professional working proficiency in English. Reach out anytime — I'm here to help.

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Greg Zippi

Internship Coordinator
Greg Zippi

Greg Zippi has spent more than three decades leading sales and marketing teams in nine different startup and growth-stage software companies. The largest, and first, software company he ever joined was Oracle Corporation which had annual revenues of $53 Million when he became a member of the team in 1986. Following his time at Oracle, he’s worked with nine companies, three of which went public, and five were sold to larger enterprises.
Mr. Zippi teaches courses in Professional Sales, Sales Management, and High Tech B2B Sales with an emphasis on early to mid-stage growth organizations. He earned his MBA from Brigham Young University.

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Benjamin H. Ball

Managing Director
Benjamin H. Ball

Benjamin H. Ball is a Founding Partner of Francisco Partners which is a private equity investment firm focused on structuring investments in the information technology markets. Prior to founding Francisco Partners in 1999, Mr. Ball worked for TA Associates, Genstar Capital LLC, AEA Investors,and also for Bain & Company. Mr. Ball received his M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business and his A.B. from Harvard University. He formerly served on the board of directors of AKQA, CrossMatch Technologies, EF Johnson Technologies, MetaSwitch Networks, Mitel Networks, NP Test, Source Photonics , WatchGuard Technologies, WebTrends and XcelleNet.

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