Please note: Event time is EAT
Join us for our inaugural launch event where we spotlight the bold vision and real-world impact of Harvard-affiliated entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s future.
This session will feature the Africa Chapter leadership team, and you’ll hear from our guest speaker, Benjamin Ferdandes, a prominent African Harvard alum innovating in fintech, health, and sustainability.
Whether you’re an alumni building a venture in Africa, a non-alumni innovator in Africa, an investor looking into emerging markets, or if you just want to learn more, this is your moment to plug in and grow with us!
Benjamin is a dynamic fintech leader and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of NALA, a cross-border payments platform transforming financial access across Africa. A Harvard Kennedy School of Government alumnus, Fernandes combines a passion for technology, design, and social impact to build scalable solutions that empower underserved communities. His work at NALA reflects a commitment to innovation and financial inclusion, positioning him as a rising voice in Africa’s digital economy.
FREE!
This is a virtual event
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