Her passion for innovation and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial landscape. Salma’s journey began as an entrepreneur, founding and leading two tech startups in Tunisia and France. Her firsthand experience as a startup founder has provided her with invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of building and scaling a business.

As part of Startup Tunisia, Salma plays a pivotal role in building bridges between the Tunisian startup ecosystem and international counterparts. Her tireless efforts facilitate knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the creation of meaningful partnerships.

Through her expertise and dedication, she connects Tunisian startups to global resources, networks, and opportunities, propelling them toward international success. Salma’s profound impact is felt through her involvement in designing programs that address the most urgent challenges faced by local startups. Her commitment extends to managing the Startup Act in Tunisia and collaborating on the implementation of the country’s new legal framework for startups.

He is the Founder of Wellahealth, a startup building health and financial technology to improve healthcare access and quality across Africa. Wella Health provides affordable and accessible health insurance plans for common illnesses leveraging pharmacies as the point of care.

As the Founder of the health-tech startup, Ikpeme is on a mission to make healthcare financially accessible to low-income communities. His contributions to the healthcare sector and commitment to leveraging technology for social change have earned him well-deserved recognition and admiration.

Ikpeme Neto’s commitment to societal impact extends beyond business, with his affiliation with PandemicTech, an organization dedicated to supporting innovative solutions for global health challenges, demonstrating his passion for leveraging technology to address critical issues.

Having worked with renowned organizations such as Siemens and Microsoft, she has honed her digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability skills. Angela’s expertise lies in leveraging technology to address societal challenges and create sustainable solutions.

She is the Founder of Ignite Power, a clean infra-tech company developing, operating, and financing resilient clean energy-based distributed solutions across Africa. Ignite’s solutions are deeply affordable and environmentally friendly, rolling out nation-scale interventions, leaving no one behind.

Angela is also a member of the team at Seeds of Peace, where she supports the development of youth who are committed to making a difference. Her passion for technology, sustainability, and social impact makes her a trailblazer driving sustainable change.

Through her work, she inspires entrepreneurs and leaders to harness the power of technology and innovation for the betterment of society.

He is the Co-founder and CEO of TradeDepot, a technology-driven platform that connects retailers in emerging markets with consumer goods suppliers.

By leveraging technology, TradeDepot aims to digitize the supply chain, streamline distribution, and empower small retailers to access a wide range of products efficiently.

Onyekachi’s leadership and vision have driven TradeDepot’s growth and impact.

Through the platform, he is addressing the challenges faced by small retailers, such as limited access to credit, inventory management difficulties, and inefficient supply chain processes.

She is the Founder and CEO of Chefaa, an e-pharmacy that provides an end-to-end healthcare experience.

Founded in 2017, Chefaa has revolutionized the way people access healthcare in Egypt, making it easier and more convenient for people to get the medications and medical advice they need.

Doaa is also a mentor to many young women entrepreneurs and a strong voice for gender equality in the tech industry.

In addition to her work at Chefaa, she is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community and a founding member of the Egyptian Women in Tech Association.