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 and Western 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 of Dream VC
Oversees Curriculum/Learning and B2B Partnerships & Growth
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Ex-strategy & tech consultant, founder turned venture capitalist, and advisor/board member for numerous African startups.
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Cindy Ai
Co-Founder of Dream VC
Directs Program Operations and Organizational Management
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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.
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Patricia ndikumana
Head of Community at Dream VC
Spearheads Fellow Experience, Community Management, and People/Culture
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Former Head of Customer Insights at Wasoko, with experience in cross-functional collaboration and management, market expansion and strategic account 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