Blessing Abeng is a leading woman and award-winning figure in branding and communications in Africa. As the Co-founder and Director of Communications at Ingressive for Good where she drove the mission of the edtech nonprofit to create and increase the earning power of African youth through tech training and resources for the growth of the African startup ecosystems. In three years, Blessing led the growth of Ingressive For Good from 0 to 250,000 community members, training over 100,000, placing thousands in jobs, and exclusively leading multiple cohorts of women-focused tech training, attracting partners and supporters like Coursera, DataCamp, Facebook, Figma, Alphabet, and a host of others. Through this initiative, she has played a pivotal role in uplifting countless lives and fostering a generation of skilled and empowered individuals.Her skills and clear vision make her a valuable ecosystem leader and this has led her to wear hats that are value-driven in nature. Prior to her impactful work with Ingressive for Good, Blessing co-founded Disha, a digital tech startup that caught the attention of an African Unicorn, Flutterwave, leading to a successful acquisition. Her expertise and ingenuity as the former CMO of Disha contributed significantly to its growth and success, leaving a lasting impact on the tech landscape in Africa.Blessing has also mentored youths in communities like She Leads Africa, Seedstars, African Entrepreneurship Awards, amongst others. She has trained thousands of creators in branding, communications, marketing and business. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Blessing’s influence extends as a thought leader in her field, cultivating a vibrant community of over 50,000 creators from all over the world with a shared curiosity for branding, communications, and technology. Her guidance and mentorship have sparked inspiration among aspiring professionals and enthusiasts alike, who are constantly inspired by her strides and her consistent knowledge-sharing channels. She’s an award-winning powerhouse, having achieved remarkable recognition throughout her career. Among her notable honors, she was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and her influence has been acknowledged as one of the UN 100 Most Influential People of African Descent Under 40. YNaija also applauded her as one of Nigeria’s 100 most powerful youths. Additionally, her outstanding contributions garnered acclaim at the UK Africa Achievers Awards among other prestigious recognitions.