Day: May 22, 2023

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Samuel Alemayehu

African Changemaker

Samuel Alemayehu

Samuel is an Ethiopian entrepreneur and impact investor known for his work in Africa’s renewable energy and sustainable development sectors.

He leads a dedicated team that invests in innovative projects focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency. Samuel is also the co-founder and chairman of Cambridge Industries, an engineering, design, procurement, and construction company focused on renewable energy projects throughout Africa.

As a subsidiary of Cambridge Industries Ltd., the company, founded in 2013, manages various renewable energy projects on the continent. With a passion for sustainable development and a deep understanding of Africa’s energy landscape, Samuel has been instrumental in driving the growth of clean energy solutions and promoting access to reliable and affordable power across Africa.

The Stanford University graduate is widely recognized for his commitment to driving positive change in Africa. He continues to advocate for sustainable development and actively supports initiatives that promote clean energy, economic growth, and social impact in the region.

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Dr. Ola Brown

African Changemaker

Dr. Ola Brown

Ola is a Nigerian-British medical doctor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a true visionary in the world of healthcare.

She is best known for her work in healthcare in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Driven by her passion for making a difference, Dr Ola founded Flying Doctors Nigeria in 2011 to revolutionize medical evacuation and healthcare solutions across Nigeria and West Africa.

She is also the Founder of Health Cap Africa, an Africa-focused investment firm with a mission to improve the lives of 1.4 billion+ Africans by investing in assets that create a healthier world.

Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavours, Ola is involved in various philanthropic initiatives and has spoken at numerous conferences and events, advocating for improved healthcare infrastructure and access to medical services in Africa. She is considered a prominent figure in healthcare entrepreneurship and has received several awards for her contributions.

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Justin Stanford

African Changemaker

Justin Stanford

Stanford is a South African entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and champion for Africa’s tech ecosystem.

He is the Co-Founder and General Partner of 4Di Capital, a Cape Town-based venture capital firm that invests in technology startups. Stanford started his career as a software developer before transitioning to entrepreneurship and is recognized as one of the leading figures in the South African startup ecosystem. He has served as a mentor and advisor to numerous startups and has been a vocal advocate for improving the business climate for entrepreneurs in the country.

Stanford co-founded the Silicon Cape Initiative in 2009 to highlight and catalyzer South Africa’s nascent emerging technology startup ecosystem. In 2013, Forbes listed him as ’30 Under 30: Africa’s Best Young Entrepreneurs.

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Richmond Bassey

African Changemaker

Richmond Bassey

Richmond is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur making global investment opportunities more accessible for Africans.

He is doing this through Bamboo, a digital investment platform that gives Nigerians real-time access to buy, hold, or sell stocks on the U.S. stock market from their mobile phones or computers. Founded in 2018, Bamboo’s cutting-edge technology aims to democratize access to global investment opportunities for Africans. The startup was one of the 200 companies selected for Forbes’ first Digital Startup Accelerator Program in Nigeria.

Richmond previously served as a Product/Project Manager at L5Lab, an incubator and investment firm building technology-enabled companies that help Africa realize its potential.

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