2025 Speaker Speakers

Gabe Ruhan 2025 Speaker

CEO , Paycode

Gabe is a seasoned entrepreneur with a distinguished track record in the technology and engineering sectors. He co-founded Global Switch, a leading data center operator, in 1998. Following his successful…

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Franklin Amoo 2025 Speaker

Co-Founder & Managing Partner , Baylis Emerging Markets

Franklin Olakunle Amoo is the Managing Partner of Baylis Emerging Markets and the Chairman of Baylis Digital. Based between New York and Lagos, Franklin is a key figure in U.S.-Africa…

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Frank McCosker 2025 Speaker

Co-founder & Managing Partner , Africa Bridge Fund

"Frank McCosker is a values-driven leader and expert networker with 25+ years' experience building strategic partnerships across tech, finance, and development. During his two decades at Microsoft, he held senior…

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Francisco Marques 2025 Speaker

Senior Global Technical Specialist - Private Sector Investments , IFAD

Francisco has more than thirteen years of work experience in Corporate Finance dealing with Commodity and Structured Finance in banks and development finance institutions. He is a Senior Global Technical…

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Fola Pedro 2025 Speaker

Executive Director , Cygnum Capital Group

Fola Pedro is an Executive Director at Cygnum Capital Group and a Senior Investment Manager for the ALCB Fund. She specializes in structured finance, private credit, and capital markets, with…

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Florence Bavanandan 2025 Speaker

Head of Platform and Operations , Launch Africa Ventures

Florence started her professional career as an opera singer before moving into vocal coaching followed by executive coaching, and then went onto set up and run her own consultancy helping…

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Femi Bewaji 2025 Speaker

Managing Director , Fembol Group

"Oluwafemi Bewaji is a distinguished entrepreneur and executive with over a decade of hands-on experience in global supply chain and logistics. As the Managing Director of Fembol Group, he has…

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Farai Sambo 2025 Speaker

Financial Officer , IFC Ltd.

Farai Sambo is a Financial Officer in the IFC Treasury Client Solutions team based in London and focused on the EMEA region. As a financial market practitioner, Farai Sambo has…

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Eva Yazhari 2025 Speaker

Managing Partner , Beyond Capital Ventures

Eva Yazhari is a seasoned investor, conscious leader, and author, blending financial expertise with a commitment to purpose-driven impact. As Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures (BCV), she leads investments…

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