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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Bongani, a tech entrepreneur with 20 years' experience, founded 3 startups before Founders Factory Africa and UTOPIA. With a postgrad in Computer Science, he drives African ventures to global success.

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.

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

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.

Matsi, founder of Furaha Afrika Holdings and Chairperson of the South African Startup Act Movement, brings 15+ years of experience in entrepreneurship ecosystems, investments, and policy reform. She leads TIA, driving innovation in South Africa.

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