This panel session will focus on the importance and impact of gender lens investing within Africa’s venture capital landscape. It will explore targeted investment strategies that prioritize gender equality, and the importance of GLI in driving returns for a fund and drive economic growth, innovation, and social development across the continent.
The keynote will explore the historical context of global economic development and its relevance to Africa's current economic landscape. By drawing parallels between Africa's present state and the historical economic conditions of now-developed nations/regions, the keynote aims to provide a deeper understanding of Africa's potential for growth and transformation.
With a focus on venture capital, this panel aims to explore what risk assessment looks like in this new economic context. How do investors balance the high-risk, high-reward nature of startup investments in Africa?
In this interactive twist on the traditional fireside chat, attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with Haresh Aswani, Group CEO of Tolaram. The session will be driven by audience participation, with attendees invited to submit their questions. In addition to asking a few engaging questions around the theme, the moderator will then select and pose these audience questions to Mr. Aswani, allowing for a dynamic and insightful discussion on his perspectives, experiences on the continent, why Tolaram is bullish on Africa and his vision for Africa’s future.
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