Silas Omomehin Ajimijaye is a seasoned senior energy sector leader with extensive expertise in local content policy, compliance monitoring, research, and strategic evaluation within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

He is currently General Manager and Head of the  Monitoring & Evaluation Directorate at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). He was formerly the General Manager, Research, Statistics and Development, overseeing Technology Incubation & Innovation at NCDMB. He has represented the Board at major energy fora across Africa, driving the implementation of data-driven local content. He is a graduate of the prestigious University of Ibadan and the Lagos Business School, as well as having extensive technology Management and leadership training at home and abroad.

Abedi Muange is the Managing Director of AM Nexus Capital Partners Ltd,
a transaction advisory and capital markets firm supporting founders and
project sponsors to become investor-ready and raise growth capital. He
evaluates deal flow across Africa, Europe, and North America, working
with growth-stage companies and shovel-ready projects across a wide
range of sectors. In addition to his advisory work, Abedi mentors
early-stage startups, supporting founders on strategy, capital
readiness, and execution. He brings a practical, execution-focused
perspective shaped by experience as a founder and advisor.

Ms. Fadwa Saad AlBawardi, is a Saudi Arabian Entrepreneur who have established her own Consultancy office (FSAB) to provide consulting services in Digital Transformation, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Data and AI strategies.

Ms. AlBawardi is a Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional, as well as an IT/Performance Management Senior Consultant, with more than 22+ years of working experience.  She is also a member in the International Chamber of Commerce ICC-SA.

Moreover, she is a certified trainer as well as an Elsevier reviewer for international AI & technical research papers and articles.  Ms. AlBawardi is also a public speaker and a workshop presenter in several national and international conferences including: United Nations ITU IGF2023 in Kyoto Japan, as well as UN ITU AI for Good Summits 2024 and 2025 in Geneva Switzerland, and Digital Global Forum 2025, Russia. In addition, she is a trainer with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and a certified trainer in KSA. She also conducted several training and consultancy sessions with the African Tech community.  She was also invited as a Virtual Keynote Speaker in Tech Unite Africa 2025, Nigeria.  In addition, she also participated in the UN Digital Compact online meetings, as a stakeholder, providing insights and consultation reports on AI Governance.

Moreover, Ms. AlBawardi is an Author who have participated in writing several technical international publications, as well, including HiMSS Book of the Year (editions 2007, 2013 and 2018) in USA.   She is also a USA Today Bestselling Author, as well as a weekly Columnist, with 200+ articles, in KSA digital journals, mainly about AI and Digital Economy themes.

Ms. AlBawardi has earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Boston University, USA, in 2003, as well as 2 certifications in Strategic Planning.  Her Computer Science Bachelor Degree was from the American University in Cairo, in 1994, and she has also attended a Strategic Management course in Harvard University, USA, in 2019

Tolulope Adeyinka is a Chartered Banker and seasoned financial services and fintech executive with two decades of experience across Africa’s banking and digital payments ecosystem. Before joining Mastercard, he built a strong foundation in traditional banking through strategic roles at three of Africa’s most influential institutions — UBA, Ecobank, and FirstBank — where he led critical commercial, operational, and innovation‑driven initiatives.

Tolulope currently serves as Director of Acceptance, Crypto, and Fintech Enablers for West Africa and North‑West Africa at Mastercard, where he drives the expansion of digital payments, accelerates fintech enablement, and leads Mastercard’s crypto engagement strategy across the sub‑region. His work sits at the intersection of ecosystem development, strategic partnerships, and frontier innovation — connecting established financial institutions with emerging fintech disruptors.

Passionate about Africa’s fast‑evolving fintech landscape, Tolulope actively contributes to industry conversations by convening thought‑leadership platforms, roundtables, and knowledge‑sharing forums that bring together policymakers, investors, innovators, and global leaders. He believes strongly that coopetition — purposeful collaboration between traditional players and new entrants — will shape the next chapter of financial inclusion and digital transformation across the continent.

Ayotunde Alabi is the CEO of Luno Nigeria with over a decade of experience in finance and technology. He has previously held leadership positions at Spektra, ARM HoldCo, FBNQuest and Heritage Bank Limited. As a SEC Sponsored Individual, he holds certifications from both the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Nigeria and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment in the United Kingdom. (Ayotunde is also available to speak at Tech Unite Africa if there is an opportunity).

Dr. Krish Ranganath is the Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African leader in digital services and infrastructure.

He focuses on developing and operating regional and edge data centres, supporting local cloud infrastructures, and driving data localization, business transformation, and AI adoption.

With over three decades of experience in the Data Centre, Cloud, Connectivity, and Managed IT Services industries, Dr. Krish has played a pivotal role in establishing the highest number of data centres in the region. He has led multiple data centre developments, cloud infrastructure platforms, and managed services businesses while also incubating startups and positioning them as challengers in high-growth markets.

His leadership spans business planning, full P&L ownership, product development, sales, go-to-market strategies, and large-scale data centre projects. He is adept at integrating AI into business processes and implementing automation systems and localized cloud ecosystems in Africa.

Dr. Krish is at the forefront of strengthening Africa's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure. This involves building the physical foundations for the digital economy, such as data centres, to reduce latency and improve service delivery, Sovereign cloud etc . His work directly addresses key challenges by fostering connectivity, enabling data localization and cloud ecosystems. This strategy reduces dependency on international providers and empowers local innovators, leading to a more resilient and self-sufficient digital economy.

Recognized for his contributions to Africa’s digital transformation, Dr. Krish has received multiple awards for his impact on the Data Centre and ICT industries in Africa.

Akpan Abraham is a senior technology and development executive with over a decade of
experience designing and delivering large-scale digital economy, workforce development, and innovation programs across Africa. He currently serves as the Country Manager, Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa at Tech4Dev, where he leads regional strategy, government engagement, and multi-country program execution focused on digital skilling, employability, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth.
Abraham is widely recognized for his expertise in digital skills policy, innovation ecosystem development, public–private partnerships, and future-of-work strategies. He has led and advised initiatives implemented across more than 30 African countries, working closely with national and sub-national governments, development agencies, and global technology companies to translate policy ambition into scalable, measurable impact.
His portfolio includes landmark initiatives such as the $200 million Sierra Leone Innovation Fund, national investment readiness and outsourcing frameworks, and continent-wide digital skilling programs that have reached hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries. He has mobilized and managed over $5 million in funding, supported startup ecosystems, and helped create job and livelihood
pathways for tens of thousands of young people, women, and underserved populations.
Prior to his current role, Abraham served as Chief Programs & Operations Officer at Tech4Dev and Taltrix, and earlier as an Acceleration Manager at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), where he managed high-impact programs for institutions including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the EU, FCDO, USAID, GIZ, and the British Council.
Beyond executive leadership, Abraham is an active global speaker, facilitator, and educator. He has spoken at regional and international forums, led executive and leadership workshops, and teaches Innovation and Design, contributing to the development of Africa’s next generation of leaders in business, technology, and public service. Abraham holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Public Administration, strengthening his work at the intersection of governance, policy,
and private-sector execution. A Mandela Washington Fellow, he is known for combining strategic foresight with operational rigor to help governments

Manoj Ranaweera founded his first tech startup, a FinTech in electronic invoicing and payments, in 2004. He failed miserably and, in the process, figured out he did not know how to build a tech startup or knew others who were building tech startups in his adopted city, Manchester, UK.  He then founded Techcelerate (initially called Northern Startup 2.0), which built Manchester’s tech startup ecosystem from 2006 to 2013, and Manoj and the fellow tech founders used the events and workshops to learn how to build, grow and exit tech companies.

In 2007 Manoj founded, edocr.com which was recognised in 2008 as one of the hottest 20 tech startups in the UK, which led to touring San Francisco, USA for a week. In 2013, GP Bullhound acquired the Northern Tech Awards from Manoj, the flagship event of Techcelerate and the only black-tie event that recognised tech entrepreneurship in the UK. In 2015, edocr.com was acquired by US-based Accusoft.

In 2018, Manoj restarted Techcelerate to reduce wastage in building and scaling tech startups. As part of this initiative, Manoj has built a trusted tech founder network, helping tech founders in their journey from start to exit.

To further assist tech founders, Manoj launched Deal Lite (intelligence on UK venture-backed tech startups and investors who funded them) and SkilledUp Life (volunteer talent for tech startups).

Dr. Austin Okpagu is a distinguished strategic leader in the FinTech and digital payments sector, recognized for driving large-scale innovation and operational excellence across the African continent. He currently serves as the Managing Director at Rova, where he spearheads strategic expansion and builds robust frameworks for sustainable growth.

With a career defined by leadership roles at some of Africa’s most influential tech platforms, Dr. Okpagu previously served as the Country Director at Verto and Managing Director for West Africa at JumiaPay. During his tenure at Jumia, he was instrumental in scaling the FinTech arm of Africa’s largest e-commerce ecosystem, overseeing complex strategy and consumer business functions. His professional trajectory also includes pivotal contributions to OPay and Paga, where he architected key partnerships and business development initiatives that helped shape Nigeria’s mobile money landscape.

Beyond his executive achievements, Austin brings a rare human-centric perspective to the tech industry, holding a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology. This unique blend of behavioral insight and deep technical expertise allows him to build high-performing teams and navigate the intricacies of the evolving digital economy. He is a frequent speaker on digital transformation, financial inclusion, and the future of payments in emerging markets.

As the visionary architect of DAWN AI, Dr Victor  is leading the charge in Africa’s NeuroEdTech revolution. His work sits at the cutting edge of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, dedicated to decoding the unique learning DNA of every child regardless of their neurotype or background.

Under his leadership, DAWN AI has developed AIDA (AI Diagnostic Agent), a groundbreaking multimodal system that analyzes speech, behavior, and psychometric data to identify learning differences early. By replacing traditional, high-cost clinical barriers with scalable, data-driven insights, he is ensuring that precision education is no longer a luxury, but a right.

To meet the immense computational demands of cognitive analytics at a continental scale, His team  have strategically integrated high-performance infrastructure like NVIDIA DGX systems into the workflow. This allows AIDA to process complex multi modal datasets with world-class speed and accuracy on their Neuro Foundational Model. 

His mission is clear: to build a future where neurodiversity is recognized as a strength and where every African learner is equipped with a personalized path to success in the global digital economy.

Amb. Dr. Benjamin Oyemolan is a visionary African business leader and technology entrepreneur, serving as the CEO and co-founder of Platnova Technologies Limited, a fast-growing global fintech company that is transforming how individuals and businesses transact across borders. With a career rooted in solving real-world financial challenges, Dr. Benjamin has established himself as one of Africa’s most influential voices in digital innovation, financial accessibility, and inclusive economic growth.

Driven by a passion for simplifying global financial interactions, he leads Platnova in delivering seamless payment solutions that serve users across Africa, Europe, and North America. Under his leadership, Platnova has introduced products that empower people to send, receive, save, and manage money effortlessly in multiple currencies, driving financial inclusion and supporting Africa’s participation in the global economy.

Dr. Benjamin’s impact extends far beyond the boardroom. As an ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, he is a strong advocate for youth empowerment, digital literacy, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. He has spearheaded workshops, mentorship programs, and regional initiatives designed to help young Africans develop marketable digital skills, strengthen problem-solving capabilities, and explore scalable business opportunities.

Recognized for his leadership and forward-thinking approach, Benjamin is committed to building systems that make financial services more accessible, transparent, and inclusive, bridging gaps that have historically limited individuals and small businesses across emerging markets.

Through thought leadership, mentorship, and strategic innovation, he continues to champion Africa’s digital transformation and position the continent as a competitive force in the global business landscape.

Kemi Osinibi is a seasoned Chartered Management Accountant and serial entrepreneur who is redefining how Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) approach growth, structure, and sustainability. As the founder of Countam, Nigeria’s first accounting+ software, she combines deep financial expertise with practical business acumen to solve the critical data fragmentation problems that stifle SME expansion.
Kemi’s career is built on a foundation of high-level financial strategy. Before venturing into the Nigerian tech space, she honed her skils in the UK, working with FTSE 100 giants, where she learned the rigorous standards of global corporate governance. Upon returning to Nigeria, she applied this expertise across key sectors, including Healthcare and Oil & Gas, focusing on influencing strategic decisions rather than merely reporting historical numbers.
Her transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship was driven by a desire to build. She is the founder MAXTIVITY, a premier family entertainment brand that has served over 400,000 families across Abuja and Lagos, where her experience managing complex operations, inventory, payrol, vendors, and assets, exposed the severe gaps in existing business tools available to Nigerian founders.
It was through her own entrepreneurial struggles that Kemi identified a widespread "invisible burden" facing Nigerian business owners: the lack of integrated, real-time financial visibility.

Frustrated by having to use disjointed tools for POS, payrol, and tax compliance or expensive foreign software unsuited to the local market, she built the solution she needed. Countam was born as an al-in-one platform designed specificaly for the Nigerian business environment.

Kemi operates on a simple but powerful philosophy: "When a business has clean numbers and solid structure, it grows; when it does not, it gets stuck."
Through Countam, she is democratizing access to the kind of "Virtual CFO" insights usually reserved for large corporations. Her software integrates Point-of-Sale (POS), inventory, tax logic (compliant with FIRS/LIRS), and payrol into a single hub. This approach alows business owners to answer fundamental questions such as Where is the money coming from? Which products are profitable? Without needing a background in finance.
Kemi Osinibi’s mission extends beyond software; she is building a "Zero Wahala" financial
ecosystem for African businesses. Her goal is to ensure that Nigerian SMEs can define their position, defend their decisions to investors and banks, and adapt quickly to economic turbulence. By 2028, she aims to position Countam as the premier operating software for growing businesses in Nigeria, fostering a culture where data-driven decisions replace guesswork.

A multifaceted leader, Kemi is also a mother of five and dedicated Business Fixer, helping
entrepreneurs "love their business again" by stripping away operational chaos and replacing it with clarity. While her primary focus is on fixing the business engine, she remains a staunch advocate for the belief that structure and systems are the keys to thriving in both business and life.

Oyindolapo is an experienced startup advisor with about a decade experience working with
innovators across Africa and beyond. He has advised some of the leading companies in the payments, crypto, health tech and AI sectors.
Oyindolapo is passionate about privacy and data protection, AI governance, and cybersecurity. He has several certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, and is an ISMS
lead implementer. He is a fellow of the Perplexity AI Business Fellowship, and the founder of Iwajoo AI through which he influences the development of AI literacy and policy development in about 4 African countries and counting.
An astute believer in the African startup ecosystem, Oyindolapo continues to work with
policymakers and ecosystem players to ensure the advancement of the African technology industry. For leisure, Oyindolapo enjoys writing, teaching, traveling, and playing Ludo.

Abubakar Sanusi, a Nigerian-Saudi born and raised. He is the founding partner and Chief Investment Officer of Radhanite Ventures LLC, a US registered early fund primarily focused on empowering, innovating and accelerating the Creative Economy and Entertainment industry. Focusing on Africa and the Middle East.

He's also a serial Creative Consultant, Marketing & PR Consultant, and a serial fundraiser. He has lead both local and foreign startups launch, scaled and helped in raising funds.

Lastly, one of his key mission is attracting foreign investment to back the untapped creative goldmine of Africa. From fashion, to film/TV, gaming, animation art and culture.

Israel Iyonsi is a Software Engineer at Altexsoft, a global technology consulting firm specializing in software engineering, data science, and product development. He is currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at the University of East London, combining academic rigor with hands-on industry expertise to build transformative, future-ready software solutions.

Israel’s journey into technology began in 2010 when, as a curious teenager in Nigeria, he discovered an HTML tutorial on YouTube. What started as a simple experiment quickly evolved into a lifelong passion for programming. From building pet projects to engineering enterprise-grade systems, he has grown into a results-driven technologist working on high-impact platforms across banking, fintech, and global digital ecosystems.

At Altexsoft, Israel contributes to large-scale consulting projects, enhancing and modernizing existing systems through the integration of Artificial Intelligence and cloud technologies. His focus is on making enterprise and financial systems smarter, more efficient, and AI-enabled for the future.

Previously, at Hydrogen, he played a key role in the design and implementation of a settlement platform that has processed over $1 billion in transactions. At Zenith Bank, he worked on the Domestic Transfer Application, integrating NIBSS NIP, NAPS, and NEFT systems—supporting billions of naira in financial transfers.

During his time at United Bank for Africa (UBA), Israel contributed to the development of Message Screening and Party Screening components within the Actimize Anti-Money Laundering system, strengthening transaction risk assessment and regulatory compliance. At Kindred Group, he maintained and expanded affiliate integrations across multiple international brands, contributing to revenue generation exceeding £2 million.

Israel thrives at the intersection of curiosity, creativity, and innovation—consistently pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve while delivering scalable, secure, and intelligent systems that power real-world impact.

Tayo Mustapha is a corporate governance, regulatory and capital advisory expert working at the intersection of startups, scale-ups and institutional growth. She currently serves as Senior Counsel at Moniepoint, where she supports board governance, regulatory strategy and cross-border expansion across multiple jurisdictions. She has extensive experience advising C-suite executives and corporate boards, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes, strengthen governance frameworks and align business strategy with global best practices. With a strong background in corporate finance, fintech and commercial law, Tayo has played a key role in cross-border transactions, mergers and regulatory compliance initiatives, particularly in emerging markets. She has advised on high-profile deals, ensuring businesses remain legally agile in fast-evolving regulatory environments. Passionate about the intersection of governance,
technology and financial regulation, Tayo brings deep insight into how businesses can leverage regulatory technology to enhance compliance, mitigate risk and drive sustainable growth.

A certified Board Advisor with an LL.M in International Commercial and Business Law from
the University of East Anglia, Tayo is a recognized voice on governance, ESG and sustainable growth. She has published and spoken widely on governance for scale, investor expectations and building resilient companies in African and global markets.

David Sokefun is a Nigerian venture builder, investor, and technology entrepreneur, serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Codar Africa and Kwe4 Africa. With over a decade of hands-on experience in startups and venture creation across the continent, David operates at the intersection of talent development, capital formation, and company building.

Through Codar Africa, he has focused on equipping African talent with practical, industry-relevant technology skills while building pathways into real economic opportunity. His work goes beyond training; it is structured around producing execution-ready builders who can create, scale, and sustain technology-driven businesses.

At Kwe4 Africa, David is building a venture studio and ecosystem platform designed to coordinate talent, capital, infrastructure, and venture creation into a single execution engine. Rather than waiting for startups to emerge organically, Kwe4 is structured to systematically design, launch, and scale high-potential ventures across priority sectors, addressing structural gaps in Africa’s startup ecosystem.

David’s entrepreneurial journey spans more than ten years of building, investing in, and advising startups. That experience has exposed the operational weaknesses that repeatedly slow African innovation: fragmented capital, weak execution discipline, poor venture design, and insufficient founder support. His current work is a direct response to those inefficiencies.

His approach is pragmatic and systems-driven. He prioritizes execution speed, capital efficiency, and repeatable venture models over hype. By combining venture studio mechanics, ecosystem coordination, and long-term infrastructure thinking, David is working to increase the number, quality, and survivability of African startups.

At its core, his mission is straightforward: build the structures that make African innovation scalable, investable, and globally competitive — not through isolated wins, but through engineered systems that compound over time.

Adanne Anene is a seasoned product leader with over 13 years of experience driving innovation across Africa’s financial services industry. Her career spans traditional banking and fintech, giving her a well-rounded perspective on how to build products that are both commercially sound and deeply customer-centric.

As Product Lead, Africa at Branch International Finance Company Limited, she shapes product strategy and leads cross-functional teams to deliver digital financial solutions at scale. She played a key role in launching Branch’s banking products in Kenya and has since led the expansion of payments and lending solutions across Nigeria and Kenya, helping broaden access to responsible financial services for millions.

Adanne is known for combining strategic thinking with strong execution, building high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration across engineering, risk, operations, and business functions. Her leadership focuses on creating sustainable growth, strong governance, and meaningful customer impact.

Recognized as one of the Women in Tech to Watch in 2025, she is passionate about mentoring emerging product leaders and advancing women in technology. She regularly shares practical insights on product leadership, fintech innovation, and building resilient teams in high-growth markets.

Ikenna Uzoh is the co-founder and CPTO of MasteryHive AI, a company that utilizes Agentic AI to help financial institutions prevent fraud and reduce compliance costs. With over 14 years of experience in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and business leadership, he has established himself as a prominent tech and business executive. Previously, he held positions such as Head of Data and AI and has worked with major tech companies like Google and Amazon. Throughout his career, Ikenna has assisted numerous Fortune 500 companies and startups in the United States, the UK, Nigeria and Canada in transforming their businesses through technology and AI implementation. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and possesses a range of certifications in cloud computing and machine learning, including AWS and Google Cloud certifications. His expertise spans data analytics, AI, cloud computing, business intelligence, data science, and product management, positioning him as a leader in the tech industry, particularly in applying AI for financial services and business transformation.

Oloruntobi Opawoye is a seasoned advocate and the Head of the Technology Disputes Practice at Jackson, Etti & Edu. A longstanding member of the firm’s Technology team, she has built a strong reputation in intellectual property and dispute resolution, handling complex legal challenges in the fast-evolving digital economy.

As the Head of the Technology Litigation Practice, Oloruntobi continues to play a pivotal role in advising and representing clients in high-stakes litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) matters. Her expertise spans internet and e-commerce disputes, fintech disputes, telecommunication disputes, digital/social media disputes, software and hardware disputes, data protection/privacy disputes, and more.

Known for her strategic approach to litigation and prioritisation of commercial solutions, she effectively balances innovation with legal compliance and risk mitigation. She also leads advisory services, offering pre-dispute guidance and post-dispute support to technology companies. Recognising the growing demand for efficient dispute resolution, she actively promotes ADR mechanisms such as arbitration and mediation to help clients achieve timely and effective resolutions.

Oloruntobi has been recognised by Esq Legal as one of the 40 Under 40 Rising Star Legal Practitioners in Nigeria, as well as a Notable Practitioner by Legal 500. As a respected thought leader and advocate, Oloruntobi is also passionate about promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession and corporate leadership.

She currently serves on the Legislation and Regulations Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA), where she reviews legislation across multiple jurisdictions. She also contributed to the review and drafting of practice directions for the National Tribunal of the Trade Marks Registry. Oloruntobi also serves on the Dispute Resolution and Start-Up Committees of International Technology Law Association (iTechLaw), a worldwide organisation representing lawyers and other professionals in the technology sector.

With her deep industry knowledge, commitment to excellence, and dedication to safeguarding technology-driven businesses, Oloruntobi is a distinguished leader in the field of technology disputes resolution.

Oluseyi Akindeinde is a technology innovator, cybersecurity expert, and serial tech founder with over 25 years of experience in information security, financial transaction systems, and emerging technologies. He began his career addressing security challenges in Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Financial Transaction Systems (FTS), presenting research and advisory insights to leading institutions including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), EFCC, National Assembly, NSA, and financial industry executives. He also serves as an advisor to the Nigerian eFraud Forum (NeFF).

In recent years, Oluseyi has focused on Web3, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and smart contract technologies, pioneering solutions in digital identity, authentication, and enterprise AI infrastructure. He is the Founder of Hyperspace Technologies, a Web3 and blockchain company behind groundbreaking products such as cipherKEY tap2sign™ and cipherCHIP tap2verify™, advancing next-generation security and product authentication.

He is also the Founder of NeuRaL AI, an enterprise AI company delivering integrated AI infrastructure and automation tools that enhance productivity and decision-making across industries, powered by its proprietary Neural Loop™ dRAG patented technology.

Oluseyi holds four technology patents to his name and continues to drive innovation at the intersection of cybersecurity, Web3, and artificial intelligence, shaping the future of secure digital transformation in Africa.

I am a Senior Product Designer with years of experience in building elegant, scalable, and user-first solutions across fintech, identity verification, logistics, and open banking platforms in Africa. I've shipped products used by over 50 million users, helped raise millions in funding, and led cross-functional teams in delivering delightful experiences for underserved and emerging markets.

From transforming verification workflows at VerifyMe to reimagining API products at Okra and launching G-LOS at Kobo360, my designs have driven millions in transactions, increased user satisfaction by over 90%, and enabled platforms to scale across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and beyond.

Equally passionate about education, I’ve mentored over 5,000 designers through Tech4Dev, Utiva, and Women Techsters, helping early-career talents move into global roles. My approach blends design thinking, usability testing, accessibility, and real-world business impact

Shox | Senior AI Engineer & Founder

Shox is a Senior Software Engineer at MedMe, specializing in the development of cutting-edge AI applications within the HealthTech sector. With a career rooted in high-stakes technical leadership, he previously served as an Engineering Manager at Helium Health, where he oversaw the delivery of mission-critical healthcare infrastructure.

Beyond his technical output, Shox is the Co-Founder of Consonance, a non-profit organization (NFP) dedicated to providing high-value connection and networking opportunities for global innovators and creators.

By bridging the gap between deep technical execution in AI and community-level advocacy through Consonance, Shox has established himself as a key voice in the digital technology sector—driving both the code that powers modern healthcare and the networks that empower the next generation of tech talent.

Jonathan is a driving force behind the democratization of AI in Africa. As Founder and CEO of Zummit Africa he has empowered thousands with in-demand AI skills. Through Zummit Africa's training programs and its gamified learning platform - Datarango, he's making AI education accessible and fostering a new generation of African tech leaders. He has been featured for his work on international news media like Business Insider, Yahoo finance, Nasdaq, Apnews and Arise news. 

Beyond education, he's also shaping the ethical landscape of AI as a board member with the Nigerian branch of the International Law Association.

He is also the cofounder of Trustaige - where he is building a phishing resistant passwordless identity platform for the age of AI.

The first truly passwordless authentication platform in Nigeria.

Solomon Ayodele Ogunbowale is a visionary technologist, entrepreneur, and the Co-Founder & CTO of KorinAI, where he pioneers culturally aligned generative AI to empower African creatives. Under his leadership, KorinAI won the 2025 World Summit Award and earned widespread media acclaim across Channels TV and TechCabal.

With a decade of engineering expertise, Solomon builds high-reliability systems for millions of users. His portfolio spans leading mobile engineering for a 1M+ user banking app, co-architecting a proprietary POS system powering West African cinemas, and developing complex trading simulators at Goldman Sachs (UK).

Deeply committed to nurturing local talent, he currently serves as a Study Lead at Machine Learning Lagos, mentoring hundreds of developers. Combining resilient entrepreneurship with high-scale software architecture, Solomon is a powerful voice shaping the future of Africa’s sovereign AI ecosystem

I am a visionary Ethiopian entrepreneur passionate about driving change in economic Empowerment through education, entrepreneurship, and
investment development. Holding a BSc in Applied Chemistry, an MBA, and various certifications on leadership, Policy Advocacy, AI,
Sustablity, and International Relations, I empower young people through knowledge sharing, technology transfer, market access, networking,
and growth strategies.
● In 2019, I founded Aim View General Educational Consultancy to strengthen school systems. I also established the nonprofit Minimum
Learning Competency Ethiopia (MLCE) to elevate STEM education and global citizenship. Inspired by these experiences, I launched the
Ethiopian Youth Entrepreneurs Association (EYEA) by 2020; to support young entrepreneurs by creating enabling ecosystem to exercise their
potential.
● I hold key positions in the global entrepreneurial sphere. Currently, I serve as a Founding Board Member of the International Alliance of
Youth Entrepreneurs Association (IAYEA) and Chairperson of the Alliance of African Youth Entrepreneurs Association. These positions enable me to foster connections and contribute to youth entrepreneurship initiatives in Africa and internationally.Through motivational speaking engagements and participation in panel discussions, I empower young minds and contribute to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial
ecosystem. I travelled more than 20 countries and Found EYEA internationally at China (Beijing and Changsha), Nordic-Sweden (Stockholm), UAE (Abu Dhabi) and Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) with the support of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

● I have been recognized for my dedication and achievements through prestigious accolades, including the Startup Ecosystem Builder Award and
the Young African Women’s Leadership Award. As a speaker, mentor, and panelist, I actively participate in global, continental, and national
forums to inspire and empower young entrepreneurs. As a co-founder and Managing Partner of Godu Group Trade and Investment, I extend
my expertise to bridge resource gaps for business globally. My experience as a Startup Coach and Mentor for youth-led businesses across
Africa equips me with the skills necessary to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs effectively.

Senior Investment Associate

Cynthia is a Senior Investment Associate at E3 Capital with a passion for pioneering, scaling and sustaining tech-driven enterprises across emerging markets. She brings years of experience across venture capital, management consulting and financial advisory in SSA, with expertise spanning renewable energy, e-mobility, fintech, agriculture and energy efficiency.

At E3 Capital, Cynthia is responsible for managing deal flow, deal evaluation and execution, and portfolio management. Prior to E3, Cynthia spent several years in Management Consulting and Financial Advisory supporting entrepreneurs through pivotal growth stages at organizations such as Onafriq, Open Capital Advisors and Endeavor Kenya.

About E3 Capital

E3 Capital is a leading early-stage venture capital firm backing companies that enable digitised, decentralised, and decarbonised business models across emerging markets. We aim to accelerate the transition to a lower-carbon economy by helping ambitious founders scale and bring transformative solutions to market that address the continent’s most pressing climate challenges—and beyond. We partner with forward-thinking entrepreneurs who harness digital technology to bridge the gap between climate transition and sustainable growth. E3 Capital is backed by a team of experienced entrepreneurs deeply committed to technology’s power to solve complex challenges in emerging markets.

To learn more about E3 Capital visit: https://e3-cap.com/

Francisca A. is a Cybersecurity Analyst at CybariK Limited and the Program Coordinator at CyBlack, where she works at the intersection of cybersecurity practice, education, and community development.

In her role at CybariK, she supports cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, helping organizations strengthen their security posture through risk assessments, policy development, and governance processes. Her work focuses on bridging technical security practices with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks to help organizations navigate today’s evolving threat landscape.

As Program Coordinator at CyBlack, Francisca leads initiatives that create pathways for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. She oversees programs such as cybersecurity training and industry engagement activities aimed at equipping young talents with practical skills and career opportunities in the field.

Passionate about cybersecurity awareness and capacity building, Francisca is actively involved in mentoring, speaking, and developing programs that support the growth of diverse cybersecurity talent across Africa. Her work focuses on making cybersecurity knowledge more accessible while fostering communities that empower the next generation of security professionals.