Sam Braithwaite

Sam Braithwaite is a social investment and enterprise development professional with extensive experience in the field of innovation in Africa. She has been actively involved with the Africa Innovation Summit (AIS), a prominent initiative aimed at fostering innovation across the African continent.13

Professional Experience

As the Innovation Manager at Africa Innovation Summit with Enterpriseroom, Sam Braithwaite played a crucial role in the organization's efforts to promote innovation in Africa. Specifically, she served as the Project Manager for the Innovation Stream of the second edition of the Africa Innovation Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda from June 6-8, 2018.3

Responsibilities and Achievements

In her role, Sam was responsible for:

1. Selecting the Top 50 African innovations in key sectors such as healthcare and water management.
2. Managing the exhibition track of the summit, showcasing homegrown innovations and innovators from across the continent.13
3. Facilitating dialogue and exchange of best practices among stakeholders and African countries.1

Background and Expertise

Sam Braithwaite brings 12 years of experience in social investment and enterprise development to her position.2 Her work at the Africa Innovation Summit aligns with the organization's goal of harnessing the innovation potential of the continent and building innovation-driven economies and societies in Africa.1

Current Role

As of the most recent information available, Sam continues to apply her skills and energy at Enterpriseroom, contributing to the company's efforts in social investment and enterprise development.2