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Ory Okolloh

Investor

Partner, IC, PRC at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

About

Former Managing Director of Omidyar Network and Luminate Group in Africa and previously Google's policy and strategy manager for Africa. She was a founding member and Executive Director of Ushahidi and co-founder of Mzalendo.

Experience

  1. Verod-Kepple Africa VenturesPartnercurrent2022 — present
  2. Adecco Group FoundationMember Board Of Directorscurrent2021 — present
  3. Deloitte AfricaNon Executive Directorcurrent2021 — present
  4. East African Breweries LtdNon Executive Directorcurrent2020 — presentNairobi, Kenya
  5. Van Leer GroupBoard Trusteecurrent2020 — present
  6. UshahidiCo-foundercurrent2008 — present
  7. Mzalendo TrustCo-Foundercurrent2006 — present
  8. Thomson Reuters Founders Share CompanyDeputy Chair2015 — 2024United Kingdom
  9. Safaricom PLCIndependent Board Director2023 — 2024
  10. Stanbic Bank Foundation KenyaChairperson of the Board2020 — 2024
  11. Rest of WorldAdvisor2020 — 2022
  12. Omidyar NetworkManaging Director2013 — 2020
  13. GooglePolicy Manager Africa2011 — 2013
  14. Enablis Entrepreneurial NetworkIn-House Counsel2006 — 2008
  15. Global VoicesEditor2005 — 2006
  16. Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard Law SchoolResearch Assistant2003 — 2005

Education

  1. Harvard Law SchoolDoctor of Law (J.D.), Law2002 — 2005
  2. University of PittsburghBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government1997 — 2000

Skills & more

Non-Executive DirectorPortfolio ManagementEntrepreneurship34New Media33Strategy23Social Entrepreneurship15Social Media14Start-ups10Venture Capital9E-commerce7Business Strategy8International Development3
+12 moreStrategic PlanningProgram ManagementStrategic PartnershipsManagementTechnology PolicyAngel InvestingSocial NetworkingResearchCEOsProject ManagementStart-up VenturesLeadership

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Colleagues at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)

Asuka Uesaka
Investor Relations & Communications at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Chigozie Ejimogu
Senior Manager, Sustainability and Impact at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Danladi Verheijen
PRC at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Dipo Okuribido
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Commercial at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Dolapo Olayoriju
Associate at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Eric Idiahi
Investment Committee & Portfolio Review Committee Member (VKAV); Partner at Verod Capital at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Jeremy Cleaver
Independent IC at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Karabo Maelane
Head of Investor Relations & Communications at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)

Frequently asked questions

Where does Ory Okolloh work?
Ory Okolloh is Partner, IC, PRC at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures).

Same school

Also attended Harvard Law School158

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Also attended University of Pittsburgh66

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Shared employers

Also worked at Safaricom PLC5

George MosomiVenture Partner at SatganaTrudy NatabonaCommunications Lead at GrowthAfricaFrederik BangsgaardInvestment Associate at NextGen VenturesDerrick MungaiFounder at TendoPhelix JumaFounder at Sanifu

Also worked at Omidyar Network39

Nadia DugalGeneral Counsel at Congruent VenturesPaula GoldmanChief Ethical Officer of Salesforce at EMERGENT VENTURESShripriya MaheshGeneral Partner at Spero VenturesSara EshelmanGeneral Partner at Spero VenturesJalak JobanputraFounder and Managing Partner at Future Perfect VenturesAmeya UpadhyayGeneral Partner at Flourish Ventures

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Also worked at Google1,556

Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundJess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalTomasz TunguzFounder & General Partner at Theory VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at Homebrew

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