Seasoned venture capitalist, private equity investor and serial entrepreneur with a decade-long track record of successful investments in emerging markets including clean energy, agriculture, fintech and healthcare. Proven leadership scaling companies from seed to exit, board governance, and ecosystem building. Deeply committed to social impact initiatives and philanthropic work across underserved communities.

Daniel has a proven track record  in both investment banking and venture investing. With over $3 billion USD in transaction volume across 13 geographies, his experience encompasses a comprehensive range of financial activities. Expertise includes:  mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fundraising and direct investments, financial structuring, and debt financing.

Joe boasts over 30 years of banking and business experience having worked in the investment, commercial, development and microfinance banking sectors with Shearson Lehman Brothers, Standard Chartered Bank, VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank and the World Bank. He has spearheaded turnarounds in distressed manufacturing and brings expertise that spans both public and private sectors.

Serial entrepreneur Ernest Mangu brings a decade of sales, marketing, and partnership expertise to drive innovation and growth across agribusiness, trading, and healthcare.  His strategic thinking and successful ventures have earned him recognition as a leading entrepreneur fostering positive economic impact.

Yusuph Mussa Issa is an Advocate of the High Court and its subordinate court.  His practice areas are banking and finance, general corporate and commercial law, legal, commercial litigation and regulatory review, Intellectual Property Law, and Land issues. He has been engaged to offer legal opinions, compliance review reports, and due diligence reports to different local and international entities on different corporate commercial matters and is top tier in all regulatory and registration matters.

Jeremia is Certified Public Accountant (CPA-T) with over 10 years of experience in accounting and finance. Jeremia boasts a strong track record of leading financial strategy and transformation across diverse sectors including energy, mining, aviation, pharmaceuticals, forex, technology, manufacturing, gaming, and telecommunications.
He specializes in aligning finance with innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency to drive growth, cross-border scalability, and long-term value creation.

Hayana Vitus Kafyulilo is a social development and public service professional with a strong academic background and extensive experience working with reputable institutions in health, aviation, and development sectors, Hayana has over three years of experience working with Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) as a Field Interviewer. Through this role, she actively participated in research data collection, community engagement, and field-based health studies, strengthening her research, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Hayana Vitus Kafyulilo is a dedicated, adaptable, and results-oriented professional with experience spanning social development, research, administration, and customer service. She is committed to contributing effectively to organizational goals while supporting community development and evidence-based decision-making.

Automotive executive, entrepreneur, and sales and marketing leader with deep expertise in dealer networks, retail operations, and OEM commercialization.
Founder-level operator with extensive experience across legacy and emerging automotive brands, including Amazon Autos, Fisker, VinFast, American Honda, Mazda North America, and Don Jacobs Auto Group.
Senior leader who has built and scaled high-performing dealer networks across the USA and in emerging international markets such as Guam and Africa.
Former senior commercial executive who led major fleet transactions, including the sale of 3,000+ units in a single transaction at Fisker, while also driving market entry strategies for new EV OEMs.
Results-driven operator with a proven track record of driving sales growth, improving dealer profitability, and delivering large-scale customer experience transformations across OEM and retail ecosystems.

Mauta is a multidisciplinary business leader with a strong background in agribusiness, corporate law, banking, and cross-border trade. As CEO, he leads the company’s strategy of connecting Tanzanian producers to regional and international markets through structured and sustainable agribusiness trade. With over 5 years’ experience as Founder and CEO of ESJ Tanzania, he brings a governance-driven, impact-focused proactive leadership approach. Professionally trained as a lawyer, Mauta has experience across corporate finance, regulatory compliance, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and governance, delivering strategic, commercially driven leadership focused on sustainable growth and responsible enterprise.