

WWBA Assembly 2024
The second WWBA Assembly took place in Nairobi, September 5th-6th, with the full conference day on the 6th.
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SCENES FROM THE 2023 ASSEMBLY
Open Capital Team
"The [WWBA Assembly] was a powerful reminder of the transformative potential when diverse minds come together."
Elaine Mungai
"Extremely well organized event! Great conversations! Great fireside chats and panels! 10/10 all through!
Jennifer Kyalo
"The WWBA Assembly was EPIC!! The team put together a well organized event that brought together brilliant women from across the continent"
2024 speakers, presenters + facilitators

Abigail Komu
Network Manager, NaiBAN

Ory Okolloh
Partner, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures

Lewam Kefela
Principal, Partech Africa

Crystal Mugimba
Principal, Open Capital

Teresa Mbagaya
Save the Children Global Ventures + Brink

Loraine Achar-Ogada
Investment Manager, 54 Collective

Evelyne Opondo
Africa Director, International Centre for Research on Women

Lavanya Anand
Senior Investment Manager, AfricInvest

Ariana Issaias
Partner, IP + Technology, Bowmans

Andreata Muforo
Partner, TLcom Capital

Isis Nyong'o
Advisor, Madica VC

Patricia Koki
Partner, Diligence Africa

Prof. Myriam Sidibe
Founder, Brands on a Mission

Lyndsay Holley Handler
Co-founder + Managing Partner, Delta40 Studio

Marita Mutemi
CEO, Prembly East Africa

Akua Nyame-Mensah
Founder + Leadership Coach, A.N.M. & Company

Herbert Thuo
CEO, Ansa Africa

Vasundhra Thakur
Director of Impact + Learning, 54 Collective

Esther Mwikali
Senior Investment Manager, Renew Capital

Claire Lexa
Associate Director, Lendable
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Michelle Wanja
COO, Ansa Africa
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Brenda Wangari
Head of Portfolio Success, Madica

Yvonne Okafor
Co-Founder, A&A Collective

Cheryl Itemere
Manager, Entrepreneur Experience, Endeavor

Phoebe Kiboi
Program Lead, Gender, BFA Global

Micheline Ntiru
Non Executive Director,
Kenya Climate Ventures, Kasha Global & Leap Africa

Maryanne Ochola
Managing Director,
Endeavor Kenya

Edna Karanja
Programme Manager, 2X Global

Cindy Ai
Founding Partner, Dream VC

Hangyul Lee-Song
Data Lead, Briter

Sneha Mehta
Co-founder + CEO,
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Sonia Kabra
Co-founder & Director,
BuuPass

Melody Ama
Investor, P1 Ventures

Mobola Da Silva
Partner, Capria Ventures

Christine Maina
CEO, EAVCA

Kerry Nasidai
Investment Manager,
AHL Venture Partners

Hannah Eskinder
Program Manager,
TECA, BFA Global

Christophe de Montille
Senior Investment Associate, Beyond Capital Ventures

Chinwe Udo-Davis
Founder + CEO, Instollar

Hugo Spaulding
Senior Investment Associate, Women's World Banking

Mukami Wainaina
Investment Officer, Al Mada Ventures

Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani
Co-founder, Accelerate Africa

Rosanne Whalley
CEO, AHL Venture Partners

Aida Kandil
Founder + CEO, myTindy

Martin Karanja
Director, GSMA Innovation Fund

Radhika Bhachu
Co-founder + CEO, Ndovu

Linda Davis
Founder + CEO, Giraffe Bioenergy

Hilda Moraa
Co-founder, Pezesha

Aidah Ng'ang'a
Head of Community + Ecosystem, CcHub











