The Venture for Africa Team
We've been there, built that and have a track record of bringing together some of the best and brightest talent with Africa's leading tech companies.
Tobi
Tobi has been working within the Africa tech ecosystem since 2016 - most recently as the Head of Recruitment at Pan-African tech incubator, MEST. Through the eyes of over 200 tech entrepreneurs, he's seen first hand the challenges startups face when it comes to identifying and recruiting talent that fits and now leads our efforts in designing an entire experience that enables incredible VFA fellows from across the world to hit the ground running with our startup partners.
Stephanie
Stephanie manages marketing for a fast-growing fintech startup in Kenya. She has deep direct insight on the talent challenges in Africa from both candidate and startup perspectives. She leads program development and operations at VFA, ensuring fellows receive a fulfilling and impactful fellowship experience and equipping them to hit the ground running.
TOBI LAFINHAN
Talent Acquisition + Program Management
Tobi recently left his role as the Head of Recruitment at Pan-African tech incubator, MEST in Ghana. Through the eyes of over 200 tech entrepreneurs, he's seen first hand the challenges startups face when it comes to identifying and recruiting talent that fits and now leads our efforts to recruit incredible VFA fellows from across the world and works with our startup partners to deliver successful fellowship experiences.
STEPHANIE GOGO
Program Development + Operations
Stephanie manages marketing for a fast-growing fintech startup in Kenya. She has deep direct insight on the talent challenges in Africa from both candidate and startup perspectives. She leads program development and operations at VFA, ensuring fellows receive a fulfilling and impactful fellowship experience and equipping them to hit the ground running.
AARON FU
Startup Success + Partnerships
Aaron has been working with startups in Africa since 2015 - as an active early-stage investor and venture builder. Kicking off by launching Nest and Mettā in Kenya and leading MEST's Pan-African expansion, today he leads growth at the Catalyst Fund. At VFA, Aaron collaborates with startups to accelerate their growth with VFA fellows.
THEA SOKOLOWSKI
Marketing + Communications
Thea has been advising startups in Africa on marketing + communications since her time as a business teaching fellow at MEST Africa in 2013. Today she leads marketing + communications at inclusive fintech accelerator Catalyst Fund and heads comms efforts for VFA.
