Ahmed Bastawy currently runs ICEALEX Innovation Consultancy Hub that supports the Growing Businesses and Startups ecosystem in the region. He also launched Startups of Alex as the 1st Business Incubator in Alexandria, with an impact-driven lens. Bastawy has contributed to founding and being the International Business Development Manager at IceHubs Global CIC (a UK based...
Michael Oluwagbemi A Co-founder & Executive Partner at LoftyInc Allied Partners Limited (operator of the Wennovation Hub based in Lagos, Nigeria) and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Electrical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University; Michael Oluwagbemi also earned a Masters Degree in from the University of Houston. He holds an MBA from the University...
Dr. Sheila Ochugboju is a futurist, knowledge management, international development expert, and communication specialist who has been working in research science and international development for more than 15 years. She most recently served as head of strategic communications for the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). In addition to senior management roles...
Moetaz Helmy is the Chairperson of AfriLabs, the largest network of Innovation and Technology hubs consisting of 350 member hubs across 52 African countries. AfriLabs member hubs and its community create more than $1 Billion in Wealth for the African Tech Economy yearly through hundreds of Digital Innovation Hubs, thousands of incubated Entrepreneurs, and associated Tech Startups and Investors. Moetaz is also...
Lelemba Phiri, PhD(c) is a seasoned development finance professional with specialised expertise in gender-lens investing, innovative financing vehicles and climate instruments and incentives. She is an award winning educator, writer and entrepreneur with work experience covering 10+ African markets; spanning 18yrs+; working across the public, private, start-up and investment sectors. She is passionate about women...
Kudzai M.Mubaiwa is an economic development specialist with expertise in enterprise development, personal finance, and digital tools. She is also founder of MoneyZim, managing consultant with InvestorSaint PL, a financial and digital literacy company; and cofounder / strategy lead of iZone Hub, a Zimbabwean innovation hub that serves makers, innovators, creatives and small business owners....
Ben Roberts, Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. Ben has been Liquid Telecom’s Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer since 2017, having previously served as Liquid Telecom’s Chief Technical Officer since 2006. With over 20 years of experience across a range of technologies in design, support, integration, and operational management roles, he has led the...
Nekesa Were builds and supports communities to develop innovative solutions that transform societies while protecting dignity and impacting economies positively. She works with and advises startup and SME leaders. As Director of Strategy at AfriLabs, Nekesa leads the planning and execution of the organization’s strategy to consistently elevate innovators across the African continent. Nekesa has...
Anna Ekeledo is the Executive Director of AfriLabs – a Network Organisation of over 370 technology and innovation hubs spread across 52 African Countries and the diaspora; leading AfriLabs to develop programmes and building partnerships that support African Innovation Hubs and other stakeholders in raising high potential entrepreneurs that stimulate economic growth and social development...
Samir Da Cruz Silva is a consultant, expert in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Development. Samir is also executive director of Maio Business Center – a business incubator and accelerator based in Cape Verde. Previously, he was responsible for the local office of ADEI – Agency for Business Development and Innovation – and local coordinator for...