Rudolphe Cabral Yonnas Terefe Yaa Birago

Pitch Competition: Afropreneurs

A Talk by Yonnas Terefe , Rudolphe Cabral and Yaa Birago

About this Talk

Pitch Competition featuring Afropreneurs! Join this session to celebrate the trailblazing entrepreneurs who are uplifting our community and advancing the culture at home and abroad.

Winners will be selected based on votes from judges and Xpat Summit attendees.

Join us at the summit’s closing session on January 20th where we will announce who is taking home the $1,000 prize in each category!

January 19, 2025, 05:00 PM

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

About The Speakers

Yonnas Terefe

Yonnas Terefe

Investor

Judge

Rudolphe Cabral

Rudolphe Cabral

Founding Partner, Djassi Africa

Judge

Empowering innovation in Africa and Black Founders in the Diaspora as an ecosystem builder and angel investor.


Yaa Birago

Yaa Birago

Founder/CEO, Soko Bags Ltd.

Judge

Social entrepreneur, tech consultant, environmentalist, philanthropist, and mentor, known for her impact-driven work as the founder and executive director of Soko Bags Ltd., the leading reusable bag manufacturing company in Ghana.

Moderators

Xpat Moderator

Xpat Moderator