Month: May 2023

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Nichole Yembra

African Changemaker

Nichole Yembra

Nichole is a Nigerian tech entrepreneur who champions female entrepreneurship and empowerment in Africa’s tech ecosystem.

As the Founder and Managing Partner of The Chrysalis Capital, Nichole has made significant contributions to the tech industry and inspired countless entrepreneurs and investors. The Chrysalis Company houses Chrysalis Capital, an investment management firm focused on early-stage tech companies in emerging markets.

Before founding The Chrysalis Company, she was the Managing Partner at GreenHouse Capital (GHC). Nichole is also actively engaged in serving as the local partner for foreign investors eager to transform African technology startups.

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Charlette N’Guessan

African Changemaker

Charlette N'Guessan

Charlette N’Guessan is an Ivorian software engineer and tech entrepreneur breaking barriers with her innovative AI-powered identity verification solutions.

In 2018, N’Guessan launched her startup, BACE Group, and led the development of the BACE API, a secure remote identity verification software using facial recognition to combat online identity fraud and strengthen the digital identity system in Africa. Her remarkable achievements and dedication to using technology to solve real-world problems have since earned her global recognition.

In 2020, Charlette won the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for her work on BACE API, becoming the first African woman to win the accolade. She is currently working as an artificial intelligence consultant for the African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (APET by AUDA-NEPAD). She is also one of the co-authors of “The AI Book,” published by Wifey and Fintech Circle in 2020.

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Najwa El Irak

African Changemaker

Najwa El Irak

Najwa El Iraki is a Moroccan-British businesswoman who is a force to be reckoned with.

She is the Founder and Managing Partner of AfricaDev Consulting Ltd, a business development and advisory firm dedicated to the African continent. She is also the General Representative in North and West Africa of Lloyd’s of London, the world’s specialist insurance and reinsurance market.

El Iraki has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. In 2012, she joined the Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA), a public-private organization dedicated to positioning Casablanca as a regional financial centre.

Najwa El Iraki is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in business. She is a member of the Women Working for Change (WFC) network, which is dedicated to promoting gender diversity in the African business community. She is also a mentor for HEC Paris Executive Education and is involved in several other Moroccan and African business networks and associations.

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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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Bruce Nsereko-Lule

African Changemaker

Bruce Nsereko-Lule

Bruce is a Ugandan tech entrepreneur and investor currently serving as the General Partner of Seedstars Africa Ventures.

Seedstars Africa is the African Seedstars, a Swiss-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups around the world.

As the General Partner of Seedstars Africa, Nsereko-Lule is responsible for identifying and investing in promising startups across the continent, focusing on driving social impact and innovation. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked as a founding Investment Principal at Chandaria Capital. Nsereko-Lule is also a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa and has spoken at various events and conferences about the need to support and nurture the continent’s emerging tech ecosystem.

Through his work at Seedstars Africa and other initiatives, he is helping to create a more vibrant and inclusive startup scene in Africa, capable of driving economic growth and social progress across the continent.

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Uka Eje

African Changemaker

Uka Eje

Uka Eje is a Nigerian entrepreneur and social impact leader using technology to solve Africa’s agriculture challenges.

He is the co-founder and CEO of Thrive Agric, an agritech company that provides smallholder farmers access to input finance, data-driven extension services, and premium markets. Before founding Thrive Agric, Eje worked as a Team Lead at Royal Impact Corp, a social enterprise that builds systems around the food, agricultural and technological sectors aimed at solving the daily challenges of a targeted society.

Under Eje’s leadership, Thrive Agric has raised over $10 million in funding from investors such as Y Combinator, partnered with over 100,000 farmers across Nigeria and Ghana, and has disbursed over $50 million in loans to farmers.

In addition to his work at Thrive Agric, Eje is also a member of the Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN), where he serves as the head of the Agro cluster. He also mentors several startups in the agriculture and technology sectors. Eje is a recipient of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Award and the Seedstars World Global Finalist Award.

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