Leading with Equanimity: Beyond DEI
Over the past decade, I’ve dedicated my career to being part of the change I wanted in African startups & business ecosystem, learning profound lessons about the complexities of an unpredictable emerging markets. Working closely with startup teams for over six-month to year-long engagements, I’ve helped establish strategic policies, streamline operations, and resolve systemic bottlenecks—all while providing executive coaching to align visions with actionable plans. My role extended beyond advisory: it involved building operational foundations, navigating local regulations, and empowering leaders to drive sustainable growth. Ethiopia—a nation of 120 million people and an average GDP growth of 6.5% over the past decade—is shedding its historical legacies of feudalism, socialism, and tribalism. With a tech sector growing at 20% annually and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reaching $4.3 billion in 2022, the country is poised to become East Africa’s innovation hub. D...
