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Alcester, Gb

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Africa’s largest fundraising platform. Over $30 million raised and a team of 35 staff. • Actively involved in the Executive Committee (EXCO) contributing to strategic decision-making and organizational direction.• Established an innovation team focusing on developing a CRM system, integrating AI and blockchain solutions, and creating a Social Capital Scorecard in collaboration with the University of Cape Town.• Key Responsibilities: Strategic consultancy, client relationship… Show more • Africa’s largest fundraising platform. Over $30 million raised and a team of 35 staff. • Actively involved in the Executive Committee (EXCO) contributing to strategic decision-making and organizational direction.• Established an innovation team focusing on developing a CRM system, integrating AI and blockchain solutions, and creating a Social Capital Scorecard in collaboration with the University of Cape Town.• Key Responsibilities: Strategic consultancy, client relationship management, impact strategy development. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

- UNICEF (2024): Led a comprehensive Market Mapping Assessment for UNICEF, identifying key fundraising opportunities and strategies in South Africa and Kenya.- ClimaFi (2023): Exploring the integration of sustainability practices within financial technology, securing a pivotal TOPL Grant for climate tokenization projects. - CashDillo (2023): Spearheaded business development for CashDillo's Algorand-based funding platform, enhancing climate project support across Africa.- GIZ/IGAD… Show more - UNICEF (2024): Led a comprehensive Market Mapping Assessment for UNICEF, identifying key fundraising opportunities and strategies in South Africa and Kenya.- ClimaFi (2023): Exploring the integration of sustainability practices within financial technology, securing a pivotal TOPL Grant for climate tokenization projects. - CashDillo (2023): Spearheaded business development for CashDillo's Algorand-based funding platform, enhancing climate project support across Africa.- GIZ/IGAD (2022): Conducted a research project to identify the optimal setup for a digital health office to serve the Horn of Africa.- NedBank South Africa (2020): Supported South African businesses in maintaining continuity and resilience through alternative finance during the Covid-19 pandemic.- UN General Assembly, LDC5 Conference (2023): Championed Youth Finance and Digital Financial Inclusion as a panelist, supporting UNCDF's advocacy efforts.- Africa Development Bank (2021): Delivered a presentation on leveraging Alternative Finance for African Fashion Designers.- Nexus Global (2018): Presented on the importance and methods of Crowdfunding for African Entrepreneurs.- Africa Philanthropy Forum (2017): Discussed the Democratization of Philanthropy, encouraging more inclusive and widespread philanthropic participation. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

• Africa’s first crowdfunding platform to support rewards-based crowdfunding and revenue share investment.• Drove the platform's operations, growth, fundraising, and overall strategy. 20,000 projects have raised over $5 million in South Africa, Kenya, and The Gambia.• Led a 3-year program with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to support Women and Youth entrepreneurship in The Gambia through crowdfunding. (Case Study)• Key Responsibilities: Strategic consultancy… Show more • Africa’s first crowdfunding platform to support rewards-based crowdfunding and revenue share investment.• Drove the platform's operations, growth, fundraising, and overall strategy. 20,000 projects have raised over $5 million in South Africa, Kenya, and The Gambia.• Led a 3-year program with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to support Women and Youth entrepreneurship in The Gambia through crowdfunding. (Case Study)• Key Responsibilities: Strategic consultancy, business development, project management. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

• Kenya's first Mobile Money Crowdfunding platform.• Achieved break-even and increased the number of platform users to over 1 million.• Launched an Affiliates Program, contributing to 15% of the platform's total volume.• Key Responsibilities: Client relationship management, product innovation, business development.

Nairobi, Kenya

Expanded financial access to underbanked populations through tech-driven, paperless, and cashless microfinance solutions.

Mombasa, Kenya

Supported a Kenyan microfinance institution focused on rural markets and innovative products.

San Francisco Bay Area

Non-profit organization empowering people around the world through crowd-funded microloans. I was responsible for risk management and credit analysis for US loan applications:• Released over $400,000 in microloans, improving efficiency through building an excel model to automate much of the review and scoring process• Introduced a new weighting system into the social underwriting algorithm, resulting in increased campaign traffic by 20% and reduced the number of expired loans on the… Show more Non-profit organization empowering people around the world through crowd-funded microloans. I was responsible for risk management and credit analysis for US loan applications:• Released over $400,000 in microloans, improving efficiency through building an excel model to automate much of the review and scoring process• Introduced a new weighting system into the social underwriting algorithm, resulting in increased campaign traffic by 20% and reduced the number of expired loans on the public platform. • Developed technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce Show less

Vienna, Austria

Non-profit organization focusing on SME development and training young leaders• Managed the Invest4Change café/restaurant called 3mal3 during early stages of growth • Responsible for day-to-day operations, learned to effectively manage people and projects• Seamlessly executed events targeted at SME development and leadership training• Adapted to the Austrian culture, including learning German

International

Non-profit organization located on MV Logos Hope, sailing around South East Asia (Cambodia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand) to provide knowledge, help and hope to local communities• Lived in a community of 400 full time volunteers from over 60 countries• Witnessed poverty first hand, providing social, health and educational support• Fundraised in excess of $15,000 to support the mission of GBA Ships• Acted as head cashier for 10 cash desks, serving… Show more Non-profit organization located on MV Logos Hope, sailing around South East Asia (Cambodia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand) to provide knowledge, help and hope to local communities• Lived in a community of 400 full time volunteers from over 60 countries• Witnessed poverty first hand, providing social, health and educational support• Fundraised in excess of $15,000 to support the mission of GBA Ships• Acted as head cashier for 10 cash desks, serving up to 20,000 visitors per day Show less

Bsc. Honours, Economics, First

Activities and Societies: Economics Society, Rowing, Paintballing, Expeditions, Christian Union, Volunteering ► Overseas work placement.

Education record

Education record