Yardenne Assa

Yardenne Assa is a renowned social entrepreneur, impact investor, and emerging market expert with a diverse background spanning various sectors.

She is the co-founder and partner at Irrational Innovations, a venture capital firm focusing on impact investments in Saharan Africa, and plays a key role in the management team at Vital Capital Fund, a prominent $350M impact investment fund.

With close to a decade of experience in social entrepreneurship, education, technology, non-profits, and youth empowerment, Yardenne has cultivated a strong network across the tech industry in Israel, Africa, and the U.S.

Prior to her work in impact investing, Yardenne excelled in the edu-tech realm, serving as the CEO of Here and Now, a social initiative that promotes equal opportunities for underprivileged children, and collaborating with the Israeli Ministry of Education to implement the program in major municipal schools.

Yardenne is a sought-after speaker at international events like the World Economic Forum (WEF), SXSW, and Makerfaire, and has taken on influential roles such as curator of the Israeli hub of the WEF and representing young voices as an 'Under 30' delegate at the WEF annual meeting in Davos.

She holds a B.A in Psychology and Business Administration from the Raphael Recanati International School of IDC, showcasing her solid educational foundation.

Her career includes positions like Chief Executive Officer at Unboxable, where she continues to make significant impacts through her expertise and leadership.