Recognized as a “Finance Whiz” by Business Insider, Erikan is on a visionary quest to shape the future for the next century. As the Founder and CEO of Audacity Assets, she leads an early-stage venture firm dedicated to investing in technology ventures across the Global South. Notably, Audacity’s flagship fund, Africa AI, powered by NVIDIA, …
Dr. Joy Buolamwini, acclaimed author of the best-selling book “Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines,” is a pioneering figure in the realms of AI research, artistry, and advocacy. Recognized for her tireless efforts to promote equity and accountability in technology, she founded the Algorithmic Justice League, aiming …
Dr. Deji Akinwande holds the prestigious position of Endowed Chair Professor of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and boasts a plethora of accolades, including Fellowships from IEEE, MRS, APS, and AAS. Renowned for his groundbreaking research in 2D materials, he is at the forefront of pioneering device innovations, guiding laboratory breakthroughs towards …
Dr. Claudia Natanson MBE serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the UK Cyber Security Council and as a Board member of the UK National Cyber Advisory Board (NCAB). With a global presence, she functions as a cyber and security consultant, specializing in diverse industry sectors and collaborating on projects related to …
Claire Alicia Nelson, Ph.D is a Futurist, Sustainability Engineer, Social Entrepreneur, and Storyteller. Dr. Claire Nelson has been actively engaged in the business of international development for more than twenty-five years. She works in the area of project development and management, with a particular focus on private sector development. She was the first Jamaican woman …
Chinedum Okwudire is a distinguished Nigerian-American mechanical engineer and serves as a professor of Mechanical Engineering and Miller Faculty Scholar at the University of Michigan. He also holds the position of Founder and Chief technology Officer at Ulendo Technologies, Inc. Okwudire’s academic pursuits began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Middle …
Professor Alistair Mokoena is a distinguished marketing, media, advertising, and technology expert with a remarkable academic background, holding a PhD in Business Administration, an MBA, and a Chartered Marketer qualification. With over 25 years of corporate experience spanning various industries, including FMCG, banking, media, and technology, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to …
Olatunbosun Tijani is a Nigerian-British entrepreneur and the current Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy in Nigeria, assuming office in 2023. Under his leadership in 2019, CcHUB, an innovation center he co-founded, acquired Kenya’s iHub and established the CcHUB Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda. Additionally, Tijani serves as a visiting adjunct professor at the …
As the Founder of Galamad Aerospace, a pioneering spacecraft engineering company, whose vision is to revolutionize the aerospace industry by bringing spacecraft production to Africa. Headquartered in Singapore, Galamad capitalizes on the diverse pool of international talent available in the region to accelerate our design and innovation processes. It’s ultimate goal is to manufacture spacecraft …
Christelle Mombo-Zigah, born and raised in France to Congolese parents, currently resides in Silicon Valley. She is a devoted wife and mother to two bright, humorous, and expressive young black girls, aged 7 and 4. She holds a master’s degree in International Economics from La Sorbonne University and recently completed the executive LEAD program at …