United Kingdom
BYM was founded in 2000 with the vision to create a platform that showcased the potential of South Africa’s brightest young minds in order to fast track their development for the benefit of country from an economic, political and human rights perspective. Each year, BYM invites 100 of Africa's most innovative young leaders to a week-long summit where the delegates design solutions to relevant social, cultural or economic challenges. In addition to belonging to one of Africa's most driven networks, BYM alumni have access to mentorship programs, leadership training, forums and even project or business support. I was honored to be part of the 2016 cohort in Sandton South Africa.
There is an exponential growth of digital devices and information, Technology is hijacking our minds and society. At Natives Unplug we have one mission of advancing solutions that realign technology with the user's best interest.
Mkopolink is a fintech startup in the Kenyan marker. As a Founding advisor my role is to provide strategic leadership with innovative technology investment that supports MkopoLink to enable people who are unbanked and who operate businesses in the informal sector to access credit. services from mainstream financial services.