"A steward and a captain to something special that belongs to all of us."

Bek Sunuu, CEO & Founder of Orisuun

Bek Sunuu

Meet Bek Sunuu Founder of Orisuun

A pathfinder and an explorer

Bek is a highly skilled and accomplished business leader with a global perspective and deep expertise in corporate valuations, capital markets, restructurings, and international operations. As the CEO of Orisuun, he draws on over 12 years of experience across multiple continents, having lived and worked extensively in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Starting his career shortly after the 2009 financial crisis, Bek played an important role in the complex and highly challenging process of unwinding some of the world’s largest failed banks. This hands-on experience with a large-scale financial crisis solidified his status as an adept practitioner in financial restructurings.

Honing expertise

During that process and throughout his career, Bek has honed a deep expertise in corporate and asset valuations. Now considered a specialist in corporate valuations, Bek has an exceptional ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess the intrinsic value of complex organizations and assets. His approach blends rigorous data-driven analysis with a deep understanding of market and broader economic dynamics. His expertise in navigating intricate valuation processes has positioned him as a trusted advisor to the markets at large.

In addition to his valuation expertise, Bek is known for his innovative approach to evaluating deal structures and how they fit in the capital markets cycles, having worked on deals as an attorney and financial analyst in both the public and private sectors. His deep knowledge of global capital markets and their intricacies has allowed him to identify investment risks and opportunities with precision and foresight.

Success in analytics and building global products

Beyond his practitioner roles, Bek is widely recognized for his impressive research contributions to the fields of debt restructuring and recovery. A frequent conference speaker, he is known for his highly-cited research that has influenced both academic thought and practical applications in corporate finance. His work has been referenced by industry leaders, policymakers, and academics alike, positioning him as a thought leader in the field.

A true pathfinder, Bek has hands-on experience in building global products from scratch - turning nascent ideas into fully realized market solutions. Under Bek's leadership, S&P Global (home of the Dow and S&P 500) successfully developed a new analytical product for corporate loan agreements that has disrupted the market and made the company a major player in the space.

Orisuun, an important product for an important mission

Today, as CEO of Orisuun, Bek combines his expertise in financial restructuring, research, product innovation, and complex corporate transactions to lead a company focused on connecting Black-owned businesses with investors (large and small), professionals, mentors, strategy consultants, and experts. He has a deep, deep passion for this work and the cause behind it.

In his free time, Bek is an amateur triathlete, live music enthusiast, amateur saxophonist, and frequent volunteer. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law and Columbia Business School.

A pathfinder and an explorer

Bek is a highly skilled and accomplished business leader with a global perspective and deep expertise in corporate valuations, capital markets, restructurings, and international operations. As the CEO of Orisuun, he draws on over 12 years of experience across multiple continents, having lived and worked extensively in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Starting his career shortly after the 2009 financial crisis, Bek played an important role in the complex and highly challenging process of unwinding some of the world’s largest failed banks. This hands-on experience with a large-scale financial crisis solidified his status as an adept practitioner in financial restructurings.

Honing expertise

During that process and throughout his career, Bek has honed a deep expertise in corporate and asset valuations. Now considered a specialist in corporate valuations, Bek has an exceptional ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess the intrinsic value of complex organizations and assets. His approach blends rigorous data-driven analysis with a deep understanding of market and broader economic dynamics. His expertise in navigating intricate valuation processes has positioned him as a trusted advisor to the markets at large.

In addition to his valuation expertise, Bek is known for his innovative approach to evaluating deal structures and how they fit in the capital markets cycles, having worked on deals as an attorney and financial analyst in both the public and private sectors. His deep knowledge of global capital markets and their intricacies has allowed him to identify investment risks and opportunities with precision and foresight.

Success in analytics and building global products

Beyond his practitioner roles, Bek is widely recognized for his impressive research contributions to the fields of debt restructuring and recovery. A frequent conference speaker, he is known for his highly-cited research that has influenced both academic thought and practical applications in corporate finance. His work has been referenced by industry leaders, policymakers, and academics alike, positioning him as a thought leader in the field.

A true pathfinder, Bek has hands-on experience in building global products from scratch - turning nascent ideas into fully realized market solutions. Under Bek's leadership, S&P Global (home of the Dow and S&P 500) successfully developed a new analytical product for corporate loan agreements that has disrupted the market and made the company a major player in the space.

Orisuun, an important product for an important mission

Today, as CEO of Orisuun, Bek combines his expertise in financial restructuring, research, product innovation, and complex corporate transactions to lead a company focused on connecting Black-owned businesses with investors (large and small), professionals, mentors, strategy consultants, and experts. He has a deep, deep passion for this work and the cause behind it.

In his free time, Bek is an amateur triathlete, live music enthusiast, amateur saxophonist, and frequent volunteer. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law and Columbia Business School.

What, who, how and why of Orisuun

Orisuun is THE hub for Black-owned businesses.

Vision for Orisuun and the ecosystem

The platform will always be responsive to its members.

There's a place for you here

The beauty of Orisuun is that there is a role for everyone.

Orisuun makes sense for Black​-owned businesses at all stages

How you can go from concept to commercialization on Orisuun.

Letter from Ceo
"Orisuun is a place where you can do your part and get paid too."
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