Welcome to MBAE’s newest member, Obi Ibeto. In May of 2023, Obi founded his cybersecurity firm ShieldForce Corporation in Boston, MA which now represents healthcare providers, construction companies, automobile dealers, manufacturers, and other highly targeted industries across the globe.

Obi is a member of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, the National Small Business Association, and the International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Personal Development & Customer Relationship Management.

Obi’s longstanding commitment to ongoing learning and education has contributed to his success and he is driven to give back. He has a personal goal to address the financial gaps in low-income communities and among people of color and is developing a program to teach basic cybersecurity skills to young people in underserved communities and connect program graduates to jobs.

MBAE members inform our work by sharing their experience and perspective on education and workforce development issues. Together with our partners and affiliates, we’re working to promote a high-quality public education system that prepares every student for success leading to more equitable opportunities, a stronger, more diverse workforce, and a thriving Massachusetts economy. Visit mbae.org/membership for more information.