I'm a brand builder and social media lead with 7+ years creating content-driven growth for consumer brands at the intersection of culture, aesthetics, and community. I founded and scaled GetCappd from zero to an internationally recognised brand, partnering with Paramount, SharkNinja, and Grammy-nominated artists, while owning every layer of marketing, paid media, and creative production. I’m passionate about longevity, physical optimization, and the aesthetics of elevated living.

Wells Mensah

I'm a brand builder and social media lead with 7+ years creating content-driven growth for consumer brands at the intersection of culture, aesthetics, and community. I founded and scaled GetCappd from zero to an internationally recognised brand, partnering with Paramount, SharkNinja, and Grammy-nominated artists, while owning every layer of marketing, paid media, and creative production. I’m passionate about longevity, physical optimization, and the aesthetics of elevated living.

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I’m a brand builder and social media lead with 7+ years creating content-driven growth for consumer brands at the intersection of culture, aesthetics, and community.

I founded and scaled GetCappd from zero to an internationally recognised brand, partnering with Paramount, SharkNinja, and Grammy-nominated artists, while owning every layer of marketing, paid media, and creative production. I’m passionate about longevity, physical optimization, and the aesthetics of elevated living.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand & Marketing Lead at GetCappd
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Founded and scaled a custom jewellery brand from concept to internationally recognised business at the intersection of fashion, music, and street culture. Owned all marketing, content, paid media, and community growth end-to-end. Led organic social strategy across Instagram and TikTok, building a loyal community through culturally relevant storytelling and a design-forward brand voice. Conceived and executed brand activation campaigns that went viral, generating significant organic reach and a 500-person waitlist in Toronto — converting awareness into demand. Managed a team of 3 to produce organic and paid social assets, collaborating on short-form video from brief through final cut; used systematic creative testing to identify winning formats and scale spend behind proven content. Built and maintained community through proactive engagement across comments and DMs, driving retention and word-of-mouth at scale. Managed paid campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok — optimising CAC
Marketing & Brand Strategy Consultant at Independent
January 1, 2017 - November 1, 2022
Fractional marketing lead for startups and creative businesses, translating founder vision into actionable brand and growth systems. Advised early-stage brands on positioning, social media growth strategy, and digital marketing infrastructure. Supported campaign launches, content calendars, paid media setup, and CRM architecture for clients across fashion, music, and consumer sectors. Developed brand voice, visual identity guidelines, and channel strategies for brands building from zero.
Founder (Proptech) at Rumate
January 1, 2026 - Present
Building a housing trust intelligence platform. Won People's Choice Award at DMZ Rise & Pitch Breakfast (2026, audience vote); completed DMZ Validator accelerator; shortlisted as a Y Combinator S26 applicant. Conducted 18+ customer discovery interviews across 5 cities to translate audience insight into messaging and product concepts.

Education

BA (Hons) Entertainment Business at University of West London
January 1, 2017 - May 30, 2026
DMZ Validator Accelerator at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
BA (Hons) Entertainment Business at University of West London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
DMZ Validator Accelerator at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

DMZ Validator Accelerator
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
Y Combinator S26 Applicant (Shortlisted)
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
DMZ Validator Accelerator
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Y Combinator S26 Applicant (Shortlisted)
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services