Our Story

Built by People Who Understand

We're not outsiders with a savior complex. We're builders who've lived the pain of being unseen—and we're creating the platform we wish had existed.

Our Mission

Why We Exist

Every year, thousands of brilliant young graduates in Ethiopia and around the world complete their education with hope and ambition, only to face a heartbreaking reality: the system doesn't see them. Not because they lack talent, skills, or potential—but because traditional hiring systems filter people through algorithms that reduce humans to keywords and PDFs.

We believe this is fundamentally broken. Resumes hide the very things that make someone extraordinary: their journey, their resilience, their character, and their hunger to build a better future.

"Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not."

GlobalStoryBridge exists to change this. We replace resumes with stories. We restore visibility to the unseen. We build dignified pathways from isolation to global opportunity. This is not charity—it is professional restoration.

Leadership

Meet Our Founders

Habtamu Heyi

Habtamu Heyi

Co-Founder & Chief Bridge Builder

Habtamu is a multidisciplinary technology professional and social impact leader currently serving as Cyber Crime Intelligence Analyst (Asset Protection) at Walmart. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Oral Roberts University, he brings expertise spanning cybersecurity, full-stack development, network security, and faith-based technology innovation.

As founder of Pray for Nations, Habtamu has already impacted 30,000+ people across the globe, uniting believers worldwide through technology and prayer.

Career Progression

Cyber Crime Intelligence Analyst (Asset Protection)

Walmart | April 2025-Present

Full-Stack Developer

February 2022-October 2024

IT Network Security & Systems Analyst

January 2021-April 2025

D2L Design Analyst

January 2021-December 2021

Founder: Pray for Nations

Built global prayer platform uniting believers across 195+ nations with 30,000+ active users. Featured by Oral Roberts University for innovative use of technology to spread faith and connect communities worldwide.

Read the full story at ORU →

The Calling Behind the Bridge

"Growing up in Ethiopia, I saw brilliant minds waste away—not from lack of talent, but from lack of visibility. After being healed from cancer through faith and building Pray for Nations to impact 30,000+ lives globally, I realized: the same technology that connects people in prayer can connect forgotten graduates with life-changing opportunities. GlobalStoryBridge is my response to that calling."

Bekele Guta

Bekele Guta

Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

Bekele brings over a decade of strategic leadership and performance management excellence from Ethiopia's banking sector. Most recently serving as Manager at Cooperative Bank of Oromia, he has deep expertise in organizational development, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

His proven track record in building high-performance teams and driving institutional growth positions GlobalStoryBridge for sustainable scale. Bekele's intimate understanding of Ethiopia's economic landscape and professional development challenges informs our mission-critical strategy.

Career Progression

Manager, Performance & Success Management

Cooperative Bank of Oromia | 2023-Present

Senior Employee Performance Management Officer

Cooperative Bank of Oromia | 2022-2023

Performance Management Officer

Cooperative Bank of Oromia | 2021-2022

Corporate Strategy Management Officer

Cooperative Bank of Oromia | 2020-2021

Core Expertise

✓ Strategic Planning & Execution
✓ Performance Management Systems
✓ Organizational Development
✓ Financial Services Leadership
The Team

Our Amazing Team

Meet the passionate individuals helping us build bridges from dreams to opportunities.

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Community Manager

Building relationships with graduates and amplifying their stories across our global network.

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Video Production Lead

Crafting authentic stories that showcase the human behind every career journey.

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Partnership Coordinator

Connecting ethical companies with exceptional talent through our platform.

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Technical Advisor

Ensuring our platform is secure, scalable, and accessible to all users globally.

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Ethiopia Operations

On-the-ground support helping graduates navigate the platform and share their stories.

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Growth Strategist

Scaling our impact through data-driven campaigns and influencer partnerships.

Together

A Perfect Partnership

Tech + Faith Innovation

Habtamu's proven ability to build technology platforms that serve millions (Pray for Nations) combined with deep cybersecurity expertise from Walmart ensures GlobalStoryBridge is both innovative and secure.

Strategy + Execution Excellence

Bekele's decade of strategic leadership in Ethiopia's banking sector provides the operational rigor and cultural insight needed to scale sustainably across markets.

Join Us

Be Part of the Movement

Whether you're a graduate with a story to tell, a company seeking exceptional talent, or a creator amplifying change—we need you.

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