I was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the UK aged 9. I come from a family full of women who served as a powerful example for me: policewomen, army captains, scientists, mathematicians, nurses, and midwives who went after their passions without hesitation. I grew up without a sense of there being things a girl or woman couldn’t or shouldn’t be.
I’m a multi-disciplinarian, academically and professionally. I studied Land Economy at Cambridge University, which sits at the intersection of law, economics and environment. I started my career commercialising deeptech innovation across the globe, initially hardware (nanotechnology, coatings tech, renewable energy, air recirculation, bioremediation, carbon capture etc.) and then software (machine learning, payments architecture etc.)
I’m interested in how we can reshape systems and structures to enable everyone to succeed. I’ve explored different mechanisms for creating large-scale impact, including charity and social enterprise. Ultimately, I believe that technology (built and applied intelligently and equitably) is the lever that will help us solve some of the largest challenges we face on a global scale.
I happen to believe that a single person can make a difference. I’m using up my talents to make my small contribution to making a difference.