Vusi is a globally recognized venture capitalist and entrepreneur. He leads MyGrowthFund Venture Partners and Watermark Afrika Capital, with investments spanning fintech, healthcare, commodities, and manufacturing. A former Dragon’s Den investor, he also founded VUKA Capital and Lion Cage Accelerator. Known for his dynamic public speaking and bestselling books, Vusi is a leading voice on venture capital and entrepreneurship across emerging markets.

Peter is a veteran investor with a portfolio of 100+ companies across tech, media, retail, and property. He founded Phones International Group and acquired Jessops UK. As a Dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den since its first season, he also created the Peter Jones Foundation and the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy to foster UK entrepreneurship. His media ventures include Tycoon and American Inventor.

Faisal is a leading venture capitalist and investor on Pakistan’s Shark Tank. He has built two of the country’s top VC firms and backed 25+ startups including NayaPay, Bazaar, and Abhi. With investments exceeding $500M in equity and debt, he focuses on macro-driven innovation and early adoption of blockchain, AI, and financial infrastructure in emerging markets.

Elsa is ranked among the top 100 angel and impact investors in Sweden and the Nordics. A former VC with operational experience in unicorns, she specializes in early-stage funding, investment readiness, and strategic advisory. She frequently appears as a speaker and jury member at global innovation events including TechChill, TechBBQ, and Arab Health.

Harish is a global venture investor and innovation strategist with over 35 years of experience. His fund has invested in high-growth companies such as Amazon, Shopify, and Viome. He is recognized for his thought leadership in AI, future tech, and digital transformation, and is known for building and scaling unicorn teams worldwide.

Suzie leads international strategy at the Association of British HealthTech Industries. With nearly 15 years of experience in health innovation, she has directed national programs including the NHS Innovation Accelerator and served on the boards of key accelerators. Her work bridges public and private sectors to fast-track access to health technologies.

Sameer is an investor and operator with leadership experience across healthcare, education, and sustainability ventures. He has driven revenue and innovation at companies like India Home Health Care and Proklean Technologies. With advanced academic research in gamification and team dynamics, he advises startups and family offices on growth and strategy.

Marcel is a senior advisor, angel investor, and startup mentor. With four startup exits and a background at Cisco, he now supports early-stage tech founders across Europe and the GCC. He works with EBAN and Sophia Business Angels to connect innovation ecosystems and scale global entrepreneurship through investment and mentorship.

Leila leads global cyber risk strategy at Allianz and advises venture firms on cybersecurity and AI governance. With previous executive roles at Euroclear and SWIFT, she brings deep expertise in tech risk and compliance. She also advocates for sustainable AI applications and ethical tech, and holds a PhD in physics.

Pilar is a global go-to-market strategist with experience across six continents. Through i-Expand, she supports deep tech and healthtech startups in scaling internationally while reducing risk and cost. She has raised over $350M for clients and partners with organizations like Imperial College, Sheraa, and Catapult UK to support entrepreneurship.

Stefan is a veteran executive in life sciences with 25+ years of experience. He leads global expansion efforts at German Accelerator Life Sciences and advises biotech innovators through SPARK-BIH. With a track record of commercializing breakthrough technologies, he supports startups in translating science into patient-ready products.

Noa is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Don’t Quit Ventures. He previously co-founded GetCharged Inc. (acquired for $17.5M), helped scale Lime across Europe, and backed startups like Cure, Tiko, and 10Club. His investments focus on emerging markets and scalable, proven models with strong societal impact.

Sally leads Microsoft’s global support for health and life sciences startups. With 25+ years in business development and strategy, she works closely with founders, VCs, and ecosystem partners to accelerate growth. She mentors early-stage companies and is a frequent speaker on digital health and startup scaling.

Fadilah manages Catalytic Africa and ABAN, connecting investors with high-potential African startups. She is also involved in the African Business Angel Vehicle and sits on advisory boards including ENRICH and the $1B Timbuktoo Initiative. Her work focuses on co-investment, impact, and early-stage capital deployment across the continent.

Sonny oversees global investment strategy and portfolio management at Soho Holdings. With prior roles at Citi, Sandell, and Satellite Asset Management, he brings expertise in financial analysis, private equity, and venture funding across multiple sectors, including fintech and technology.

John is the former CEO of LegalZoom, where he led its growth into the top provider of online legal services. Now Managing Partner at Alicorn Group, he advises and invests in high-growth startups. He has also launched and scaled multiple digital ventures and held faculty and partner roles in entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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