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Eric Annan

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CEO / Founder at Aya Holding

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

FoundedAya Holding

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About

Eric Annan is the Founder and CEO of AyaHQ, a founder-development program that has run five cohorts across Accra and Kilifi, activating over 250 early-stage founders through physical residencies in partnership with organizations including Coinbase and the WFP Empact Program in Kibera, Nairobi. He founded the Blockchain Builders Association of Ghana, co-architected the pan-African builder community ZuAfrique, and previously led telecom accounts at Huawei. Annan states he has mentored more than 1,200 young Africans across over 35 countries over the past decade.

CEO / Founder at Aya Holding

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Aya Holding's investors · 2

Flori VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2022TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks

Co-founders at Aya Holding

PTPishikeni Tukura
Pishikeni TukuraCOO / Co-Founder
DUDennis Ukonu
Dennis UkonuCTO / Co-Founder

Experience

  1. Aya (Techstars '23)Founder & CEO, AyaHQcurrent2021 — presentDelaware, United States
  2. Blockchain AdvocateFounding Lead BBAGcurrent2023 — presentGhana
  3. AyaHQFoundercurrent2021 — present
  4. Digitalkudi.comFoundercurrent2017 — presentNigeria
  5. Bantu Blockchain FoundationRegional Manager (West Africa)2020 — 2021Mahe, Seychelles
  6. KuBitXCo-Founder2018 — 2021
  7. KuBitXCofounder/CEO2018 — 2021Seychelles
  8. Major CapitalCo-Founder2013 — 2015
  9. Huawei TechnologiesAccount Manager2011 — 2014Accra-Ghana
  10. Huawei TechnologiesAccount Technician2011 — 2013
  11. Private University Students´ Association of Ghana (PUSAG)Financial Controller, Private Universities Students Association of Ghana (PUSAG)2010 — 2011Ghana

Skills & more

Microsoft Excel1BlockchainCryptocurrencyCommunity BuildingMicrofinancingCapital FormationFinancial ServicesPartnershipsDigital EducationRevenue GenerationStakeholder Engagement3Founder Development2
+12 moreInnovation InfrastructureProgram Delivery ManagementEntrepreneurship EcosystemsEmpathyBusiness DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsBusiness RequirementsSocial Media MarketingYouth MentoringTrainingTeam BuildingCross-functional Team Leadership
  • What Business Leaders Need to Know about Web3 (+ Metaverse) — LinkedIn
  • Think Like a Lawyer to Make Decisions and Solve Problems — LinkedIn
  • The Lean Startup — Udemy
  • Digital Marketing Foundations — LinkedIn
  • ACFE-Ghana Chapter — Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • September 2021 — Draper University
  • Shane Snow on Storytelling — LinkedIn
  • Introduction to Digital Currencies — University of Nicosia
  • Blockchain Intro — IBM
  • Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making — LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eric Annan?
Eric Annan is the Founder and CEO of AyaHQ, a founder-development program that has run five cohorts across Accra and Kilifi, activating over 250 early-stage founders through physical residencies in partnership with organizations including Coinbase and the WFP Empact Program in Kibera, Nairobi. He founded the Blockchain Builders Association of Ghana, co-architected the pan-African builder community ZuAfrique, and previously led telecom accounts at Huawei. Annan states he has mentored more than 1,200 young Africans across over 35 countries over the past decade.
Where does Eric Annan work?
Eric Annan is CEO / Founder of Aya Holding.
What companies did Eric Annan found?
Eric Annan founded Aya Holding.
Where did Eric Annan go to school?
Eric Annan studied at Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) (Master Development Communication, Art/Art Studies); All Nations University (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Banking); Founder Institute (Accelerator, Business Incubation).

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Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) mafia2

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Also attended Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)2

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Shared employers

Also worked at Aya (Techstars '23)1

Dennis UkonuCTO / Co-Founder at Aya Holding