Christiana Kayode

Chrissie Kayode is a Co-Director at The X Element, where she is reimagining finance for impact. With several years of expertise in Structured Finance and Energy & Climate Finance, she designs financial structures that unlock capital for innovation. As an Adjunct Professor at Parsons and mentor through Techstars, Nasdaq, and Village Capital, she helps entrepreneurs develop investor-ready, sustainable business models. Blending financial analytical rigor with creative problem-solving, Chrissie bridges the gap between capital, design, and impact, shaping a future where money moves with purpose.