Where does Ory Okolloh work?

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

Where did Ory Okolloh go to school?

Ory Okolloh studied at Harvard Law School (Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law); University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government).

Ory Okolloh

Investor

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

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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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

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

Skills & more

Non-Executive DirectorPortfolio ManagementEntrepreneurship34New Media33Strategy23Social Entrepreneurship15Social Media14Start-ups10Venture Capital9E-commerce7Business Strategy8International Development3

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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

Who is Ory Okolloh?: 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.
Where does Ory Okolloh work?: Ory Okolloh is Partner, IC, PRC at VKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures).
Where did Ory Okolloh go to school?: Ory Okolloh studied at Harvard Law School (Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law); University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government).

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