Ajibola Odukoya, as the Chief Operating Officer at AfriLabs, has been instrumental in expanding the organization's network from 150 to over 500 innovation hubs across Africa in just four years. Under his leadership, AfriLabs launched the continent's first cross-border startup accelerator program, which has successfully nurtured over 500 startups, resulting in $100 million in venture capital funding. Ajibola spearheaded the development of a groundbreaking digital platform that connects African entrepreneurs with global mentors, enhancing collaboration and knowledge exchange. His strategic initiatives have not only increased AfriLabs' operational efficiency by 40% but also positioned it as a pivotal player in driving technological innovation and economic growth across Africa.More...
Cincinsoko Chukwukereze-John
Lead Consultant / Project & Programme Manager@Ebawuchi Consults Limited
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I am a results-driven Business Development professional with a strong footprint in Africa’s innovation and technology ecosystem, specializing in strategic partnerships, market intelligence, and startup growth. With hands-on experience at AfriLabs and as Co-founder of Ebawuchi Consults. At Ebawuchi Consults, I lead initiatives that support students across Nigeria in securing scholarships, while also providing career mentorship, tutoring, and structured exam preparation programs. My work sits at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and public health, where I leverage data-driven insights and ecosystem collaboration to drive sustainable impact. I am particularly passionate about advancing innovation that transforms Africa’s business landscape while contributing to policy and development outcomes.More...
Sergio Pancorbo
Consultor independiente
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Profesional con más de 20 años de experiencia articulando inversión privada, innovación y sostenibilidad en América Latina. He trabajado en el diseño de modelos de negocio y mecanismos de financiamiento con impacto en sectores como bioeconomía, inclusión financiera y desarrollo rural, en coordinación con IFC, KfW, empresas privadas y gobiernos. Conocimiento de indicadores de desempeño financiero, social y ambiental aplicado a proyectos con alto impacto local.
Es Licenciado en Ingeniería Mecánica por la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú con un Máster en Gestión de Empresas Energéticas por el IESE-ISE y un Máster en Administración Pública en Desarrollo Internacional por la Universidad de Harvard.More...