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Tracey Turner
Founder & Chair, Copia Global
Tracey Turner is a prominent entrepreneur and business executive known for her extensive work in social business and international development. She currently serves as the Founder and Executive Chairman of Copia Global, a company focused on expanding eCommerce access to the African mass market, particularly starting in East Africa. With over 25 years of experience, Turner is passionate about leveraging capitalism to combat global poverty.
Her career highlights include founding MicroPlace, a platform that allowed individuals to make social investments globally, which was acquired by eBay in 2006. She has also been involved with organizations such as KickStart International, where she served as CFO, and she founded the Silicon Valley Microfinance Network. Earlier in her career, she held roles with the Grameen Bank, Calvert Ventures, and the World Bank.
Turner holds a BA in Engineering and Economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Stanford University. She is also recognized for her contributions to social entrepreneurship and has received several awards for her leadership in the field. In addition to her professional pursuits, she is an active speaker and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including political fundraising.12
