Championing Economic Growth in Africa
Africa is rapidly becoming a key player in the global economy and international affairs, projected to have the largest and youngest population by 2030, accounting for 42% of the global youth. This demographic shift, along with a significant digital transformation—marked by internet penetration doubling from 2017 to 2022 and smartphone adoption anticipated to reach 87% by 2030—creates substantial opportunities for African entrepreneurs and business leaders to establish the continent as a hub for innovation and problem-solving on the global stage.
A Proven Track Record
Before her role at Techstars, Oyin Solebo co-founded and served as COO of Movemeback, a Google-funded platform recognized by the London Stock Exchange that connects top talent, leaders, and influencers to African opportunities. She began her career in Goldman Sachs’ Private Wealth Management division, managing investment portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth clients across EMEA. Oyin later joined Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, where she played a key role in launching operations in Sub-Saharan Africa before returning to London as Managing Director for several family offices.
A Voice for African Entrepreneurship
Oyin Solebo is a sought-after global speaker on African entrepreneurship, startup acceleration, and venture capital, having delivered speeches and masterclasses across the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, the UAE, Rwanda, South Africa, and the USA. Her insights have been featured in prominent media outlets, including France24, Arise TV, News24, Channels TV, This Day, Forbes Africa, Techcabal, Disrupt Africa, and the BBC. Oyin Solebo holds an Executive MBA (with distinction) from London Business School and a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics.