Ashim, an investment professional with 15+ years of experience in financial services and tech, has led global teams across Africa, Germany, the Middle East, and Asia. She champions diversity and inclusion.

Gladwyn, CEO of E Squared Investments since 2023, drives growth for this South African Impact Fund, mentors ventures, supports economic development, and contributes as a Partner at Kingson Capital.

Charnez Jacobs, with a career spanning asset management, private equity, and VC, excels in scaling startups. At Field Marketing Organizations (FMO) Ventures, he drives growth, institutionalizing fund investees globally.

Bongani Sithole, CEO of 54 Collective, has over 20 years of experience scaling startups, managing tech projects, and leading innovation across Africa and emerging markets.

Catherine, co-owner of Grindstone Accelerator and Venture Fund, drives startup ecosystem growth, offering consulting expertise to corporations and tech entrepreneurs through tailored support.

Mark Kleyner, co-founder and programs director at Dream VC, drives investment acceleration across Africa. Under his leadership, Dream VC has created multiple funds and initiatives managing over $6.6 billion in emerging markets.

Laurie, a Venture Partner, Investor, and Executive Coach, helps scale ventures through growth capital, strategy, and team development with global expertise across continents.

With a history of co-founding and leading disruptive companies, Philip Kiracofe has shaped ventures in online grocery services, venture capital, social networking, and property development.

Grégoire de Padirac, CEO of Digital Africa, brings expertise from Youverify, Africa's Talking, and Orange Ventures. An ESCP alum, he excels in entrepreneurship, strategy, and business development.

With a proven track record in Africa, Christophe Viarnaud founded Methys, French SA Tech Labs, AfricArena, and startups like Power Time, PayGenius, and Energy Intelligence, driving innovation and growth.

Nneka, a General Partner at VestedWorld, has 15 years in strategy consulting and 8 years as an angel investor. A Kauffman Fellow, she champions business models for Africa's mass market and drives impact investing.

Committed to driving impactful solutions in design and technology, Abderrahmane Chaoui founded Sendemo to innovate long-term growth in African startups.