Leadership
The team and board guiding our work.
Our staff and trustees bring together backgrounds in journalism, development finance, research, and ecosystem building — all anchored in African contexts.
Executive team
Our staff
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Executive Director
Leads organisational strategy and represents AU-Startups in continental forums.
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Head of Research
Directs our flagship reports and data practice.
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Head of Programs
Designs and runs our ecosystem support portfolio.
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Head of Editorial
Oversees the independent newsroom and publications.
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Head of Partnerships
Anchors relationships with funders, governments, and allies.
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Operations Lead
Keeps the institution running across finance, people, and governance.
Governance
Board of trustees
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Board Chair
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Trustee
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Trustee
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Trustee