Lagos Angel Network (LAN)

Pioneering African angel investor and co-founder of LAN, credited with establishing angel investing in Nigeria. Creator of the POEM Framework and former President of ABAN, he has backed and mentored numerous African startups.

Becca Mitchell is Co-Head of Corporate Communications at Point72, overseeing internal communications, recruitment marketing, and brand strategy. She joined the firm in 2015 on the Corporate Communications team, where she worked on digital communications, recruiting communications, brand development, and building an in-house video production team. Before Point72, she worked in digital advertising and marketing strategy for global brands, and she holds a BA in mass communications from Louisiana State University's Manship School.

Yemi Keri is President of the Africa Business Angel Network and CEO of Heckerbella Limited, with over 22 years of experience in technology leadership and digital transformation across public and private sectors. She has held senior positions including Regional Manager for West Africa at SAP Africa and Managing Director of the Edo State Directorate of Information Communications & Technology Agency, and serves as Chair and Non-Executive Director on multiple boards in technology and investment sectors. She is active in corporate governance advisory, policy discussions, and early-stage investment support across Africa's technology ecosystem.