Jordan Filko

Jordan Filko is a social innovation leader focusing on youth employability and wellbeing tools access in Africa in collaboration with global industry entrepreneurs.

With a background in investment professional in private equity and impact investing in developing markets, Jordan has expertise in mid-sized companies in Sub-Saharan Africa across various sectors such as logistics, healthcare, agribusiness, manufacturing, and FMCG.

His skills encompass strategic development, senior management, project innovation, partnerships and relationship building, transaction processing, financial analysis, deal structuring, due diligence, and portfolio management.

Jordan Filko possesses extensive knowledge and networks in social impact innovation, impact investing, and developing markets like Sub-Saharan Africa, the US, and Europe.

He pursued a BA in Economics & Sustainable Development at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Jordan has held positions such as Managing Director at Africa Yoga Project, Associate at The Abraaj Group, Investment Manager at Jacana Partners, Investment Analyst at InReturn, Development & Communications Associate at MicroFinance Transparency (MFT), Program Associate at International Association of Microfinance Investors, and Marketing and Sales Intern at Forex Capital Markets (FXCM).