Douglas Ogeto

Building Communities and Accelerating Entrepreneurs!
Summary
Douglas Ogeto is a distinguished technology and business leader with a remarkable history of success in EdTech, Entrepreneurship, Media & Entertainment, and Telecommunications sectors.
He has demonstrated his expertise in spearheading entrepreneurship projects at scale and making a significant impact on founders, creatives, and businesses throughout Africa by combining technology leadership with sound business strategy.
With a profound understanding of the African startup ecosystem, Douglas excels in establishing impactful partnerships, expanding markets into new regions, and introducing innovative business models.
His extensive experience spans across various African countries including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Africa, where he has actively engaged and managed programs.
Currently, Douglas is utilizing his business acumen to assist creative startups in scaling up while harnessing the resources of large enterprises to drive growth in the Pan-African Innovation Ecosystem.
Douglas' key areas of expertise include Business Development, Partnerships, Venture Strategy, Digital Strategy & Transformation, Program Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
He pursued Information Technology with a Management minor at Edith Cowan University and completed Executive Education in Finance for Non-Finance Managers at Strathmore Business School (SBS).
Throughout his career, Douglas has held prominent roles in various organizations such as IGDA Incubation SIG, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), LudiqueWorks, Africa Esports Championship, International Game Developers Association (IGDA®), SXSW, Ambitious.Africa, Fuse Catalysts, StartUp Cup, TheFoundersHive, Bonelli Design Firm, Seedstars World SA, Global Entrepreneurship Network, The World Bank, Techstars, AMPION, The Youth Banner, AIESEC Rwanda, and GW Creators.
His diverse experiences include serving as a Regional leader, Head of Growth, Education Sector Working Group Member, Co-Founder & CEO, Business Director, Chair, Advisory Board Member, Ecosystem and Community Development lead, Project Manager, Managing Partner, Founder, Regional Ambassador, Fellow, Facilitator, Partnership Coordinator, and MCVP Outgoing Exchange.