Archives: Speakers

Agnes Aistleitner Kisuule 2023 Speaker

Agnes Aistleitner Kisuule is an entrepreneur turned VC investor based in Kampala, Uganda. She built companies in Jordan, Ukraine and Uganda before building First Circle Capital together with Selma Ribica. First Circle has invested in more than 17 companies across Africa.

Adjoba Kyiamah 2023 Speaker

“Adjoba is currently Executive Director at the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, the leading and reputable private sector voice of UK-Ghana trade relations in Ghana. She spent twelve years prior to that working in legal and corporate affairs, variously at executive management level and for a short while in private legal practice. Adjoba has spent over… Read more »

Adham Azzam 2023 Speaker

“Adham Azzam, Co-Founder and CEO of Balad Corp, has extensive expertise in fintech and investment. His focus is on developing specialized financial instruments for African migrants and their families, starting with Egyptians. Through Balad’s innovative approach, Adham has spearheaded streamlined financial solutions, facilitating financial and emotional ties with home countries. Prior to founding Balad, Adham… Read more »

Ade Buraimo 2023 Speaker

“Ade Buraimo is the Group Managing Director of Alpha Morgan Capital Group, a fast growing Investment Banking Group. FT-FINANCIAL TIMES /Statista AFRICA’s Fastest Growing Companies 2021,2022. Before his appointment as the Group Managing Director, he was Managing Director, Alpha Morgan Capital Managers Ltd, Chairman of the Board of Directors Hotspot Network Limited and Independent Non-Executive… Read more »

Achraf Khallouli 2023 Speaker

Achraf holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the American University of North Africa and a Micro-MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from the Watson Institute in Boulder, Colorado.

Aceyaa Mohamed 2023 Speaker

Aceyaa Mohamed is the founder of Premier Starter and Managing Partner at Noma Capital. Ms. Mohamed dedicates her time to educating, empowering, and supporting the minority community nationwide. It is her goal and passion to close the racial equity gap and the financial literacy gap in America & Africa. In support of that goal, she… Read more »

Abi Mustapha-Maduakor 2023 Speaker

“Abi is an ecosystem builder committed to the sustainable economic development of emerging markets through public policy and private investment. She is currently CEO of the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), where she oversees strategy, partnerships, and innovation towards building a sustainable private capital industry in Africa. Abi’s career spans financial management and structuring, international trade, and investment policy in Europe and… Read more »

Abhishek Agrawal 2023 Speaker

Abhishek Agrawal is Managing Partner for Accion Digital Transformation Fund (ADTx) based out of Mumbai, India. In his earlier role, he was Chief Regional Officer (CRO) for Accion in the Asia region. Abhishek has served on numerous boards and currently serves on the board of Annapurna MFI & IKF Finance.

Abdu-Rahman Abrahams 2023 Speaker

Abdu-Rahman is the Co-Head of Hybrid Equity, a business unit within Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) and oversees the investment process, strategic direction and operational running of the business. In addition to assuming responsibility for the overall Hybrid Equity programme, as a member of the Hybrid Equity Investment Committee, he is actively involved in all… Read more »

Abdelaziz Abdelnabi 2023 Speaker

“-Serial entrepreneur built 5 companies in entertainment, hospitality, 2 in finance and fin-tech. -16+ years of experience in the financial services Private Equity & Investment Banking. -Executed to 2 fully exits. -Managed & realized investments worth EGP2+ Bn. -Executed EGP5+ Bn transactions across MENA region. -Board member & mentor to 20+ companies across MENA region.”