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THE INNOVATORS

Meet Our Core Team

A diverse group of visionaries, scientists, and builders dedicated to unlocking the future of innovation in the Global South.

Sebastien Charles

Sebastien Charles

Co-Founder

Visionary leader driving the mission to unlock $1.5T in funding for the Global South.

Mark Oyamo

Mark Oyamo

CEO

Strategic director focused on bridging the gap between academia and impact startups.

Beatrice Afia Wilson

Beatrice Afia Wilson

Chief Officer for Africa

Leading Pan-African operations and fostering strategic partnerships across the continent.

Charity Wairimu Irungu

Charity Wairimu Irungu

Co-Founder

Innovation specialist dedicated to sustainable development and knowledge transfer.

Fayas Backer

Fayas Backer

CTO

Technical architect building the 1st match-making platform for global innovation.

Adrien Lecocq

Adrien Lecocq

Data & Product Manager

Managing data-driven product strategies to optimize R&D collaborations.

Doe Agudey Daniel

Doe Agudey Daniel

AI/ML & Backend Developer

Expert in AI and backend systems, driving technical excellence in the hub.

Collins Omondi

Collins Omondi

Designer & Frontend Developer

Crafting premium user experiences and visually stunning digital interfaces.

Caroline Adeyemi

Caroline Adeyemi

Business Developer

Expanding the UNLOKINNO ecosystem through strategic business partnerships.

John Ouma

John Ouma

Country Manager for Kenya

Leading local operations and lab connectivity within the Kenyan innovation hub.

Thomas SIMBANKABO

Thomas SIMBANKABO

Country Manager for Rwanda

Fostering collaboration between Rwandan research labs and global startups.