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Allen Narcisse

Founder, Gigs
Los Angeles, California,United States
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Allen Narcisse's Overview

Total Experience35 years
CompanyGigs
CountryUnited States

Allen Narcisse is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive, currently serving as the Co-founder and CEO of Emerge. Emerge is a freight procurement platform that is revolutionizing the transportation and logistics industry by providing a marketplace for shippers and carriers. Allen has a strong track record of building and scaling technology companies. Before Emerge, he co-founded Ordermark (now Nextbite) in 2017, an online ordering management platform for restaurants, which saw significant growth and streamlined operations for thousands of food establishments. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Allen was one of the early General Managers at UberEATS, where he played a key role in launching and expanding the food delivery service in several major markets. His earlier career included experience in investment banking, providing him with a robust understanding of finance and market dynamics. Allen is known for his strategic vision, leadership in fast-paced environments, and his ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, particularly in creating efficient, technology-driven marketplaces.

Professional Summary

Allen Narcisse's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Gigs - Founder (2022 to Present)
Crosstown LA - Board Advisor (2020 to Present)
Coro Southern California - Board Member (2021 to Present)
Workrise - Chief Operating Officer (2021 to 2022)
Lyft - Head of Market Strategy (2021 to 2021)
Uber - General Manager UberEats (2015 to 2017)
KIPP LA Schools - Board Member (2014 to 2016)
Ebyline, Inc. - Co-Founder (2009 to 2015)
Paramount Pictures - Vice President, Strategic Planning and Business Development (2007 to 2009)
Los Angeles Times - Director (2005 to 2007)
Arthur Andersen, LLP - Staff Consultant (1999 to 2001)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & CEO of Emerge

Successfully co-founded and leads Emerge, a rapidly growing freight procurement platform. Under his leadership, Emerge has secured significant funding (e.g., a $130M Series B in 2021) and established itself as a prominent player in digitizing the logistics industry.

Co-founder of Ordermark (now Nextbite)

Co-founded Ordermark, an innovative technology solution for restaurants to manage online orders from multiple platforms. He helped scale the company, which later evolved into Nextbite, demonstrating his ability to build successful SaaS businesses.

Early Leader at UberEATS

As a General Manager at UberEATS, Allen was instrumental in the early launch and expansion phases of the food delivery service in new U.S. markets, contributing significantly to its rapid adoption and growth.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award Winner

Recognized by Ernst & Young for his entrepreneurial excellence, innovative spirit, and leadership in building Emerge into a successful and impactful company in the logistics sector.

Educational Background

MBA

Harvard Business School

BBA

University of Michigan

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Company Overview

Gigs
Total employees75
HeadquartersBerlin
Founded2020

Gigs is a telecom-as-a-service platform that empowers businesses to launch and manage their own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) or offer phone and data plans to their customers. They provide the infrastructure and APIs for companies to embed connectivity solutions into their products and services globally, without the complexities of dealing with traditional telecom carriers.

Gigs Funding Information
$26.3M - Total Funding Raised
$20M - Most recent funding amount
2 - Number of funding rounds
11 Jan, 2023 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Gradient Ventures
Y Combinator
Speedinvest
BoxGroup
Village Global

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