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Ory Okolloh

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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

  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

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

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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