Our Leadership Team
Our team are former operators, entrepreneurs and VCs. We've worked in startup ecosystems across the US, UK, Europe, South East Asia, Western and Eastern Africa. We know how great the good days are and how terrible the bad and we know how to help you build your community and join the VC ecosystem.
Mark Kleyner
Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dream VC
Oversees Curriculum/Learning, B2B Partnerships, Growth and EDGE by Dream VC
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Ex-strategy & tech consultant, founder turned venture capitalist, and advisor/board member for numerous African startups.
Cindy Ai
Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dream VC
Directs Program Operations, Organizational Management and Company Strategy
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Former startup growth operator and digital transformation consultant, and ex-venture capitalist working across 4 continents.
Devika bade
Head of Platform & Networks at Dream VC
Oversees Communications, Brand Positioning, and External Relations
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Former CEO of global digital agency, worked at the intersection of crypto x innovation, former Goldman Sachs private wealth management.
Chisobem Nwokedi
Head of Community at Dream VC
Spearheads Fellow Experience, Community Management, and People/Culture
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Experienced Specialist with 10+ Years of Experience In Operations Management, Consulting and Project Management
Mutsa katomeni
Program Manager at Dream VC
Oversees Program Event Flow and Internal Operations
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Former Venture Capitalist at Proximity Ventures and Background in Management Consulting
Martin Ruga Maina
Corporate Venture Practice Lead
Leads engagement with corporate stakeholders at Dream VC’s CVC practice: EDGE by Dream VC.
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Former Venture Capitalist at Nation Media Group and Future Africa; Background in Venture Building and Entrepreneurship