Oliver Wleh Klark Jr
Oliver Wleh Klark is a Liberian entrepreneur making waves in Africa’s tech Industry and recently emerged as the winner of the prestigious 2023 West African Founder Award at the Global Startup Awards.
Zanele Abraham Matome is a South African entrepreneur and the founder of Welo Health, a healthtech startup launched in 2020.
With a mission to revolutionize healthcare accessibility in South Africa, Welo Health bridges the gap between technology and human care by offering on-demand healthcare services through a network of gig nurses and doctors.
Leveraging innovative solutions, the platform delivers services directly to homes and workplaces, providing a seamless experience that prioritizes convenience, affordability, and quality care.
Zanele’s journey to becoming a healthcare changemaker is rooted in her upbringing and experiences in South Africa.
Growing up in a community where access to basic healthcare was a challenge, she witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by families needing timely medical attention.
These early experiences planted the seeds of her passion for solving systemic healthcare issues.
Her passion for providing access to healthcare globally led her to merge technology with the human touch, creating innovative solutions to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.
Under her leadership, Welo Health has achieved significant milestones, such as being chosen as one of the Top 50 HealthTech startups in Africa for two consecutive years.
The company has also attracted funding from notable investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Zanele is also committed to empowering African youth through her NGO, Innov8, which provides math lessons to rural schools in South Africa, aiming to uplift communities and inspire the next generation.
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