Anne Stake

studio ávila is Anne’s independent advisory and investment practice advancing human health in the age of AI. She partners with startups, non-profits, and corporates on strategy, product, design, and partnerships.

Kubik has a technology that helps countries reduce their carbon and plastic footprint. We turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-cost, low-carbon, interlocking building material by removing waste from the environment and creating ultra durable, safe, and affordable buildings. We are on an unwavering mission to build dignity through clean and affordable living for all. We are honoured to have been named the Global Startup of the Year 2023 by the Global Startup Awards!

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, we work with partners to create impactful solutions so that people can take charge of their futures and achieve their full potential. In the United States, we aim to ensure that everyone—especially those with the fewest resources—has access to the opportunities needed to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of Bill Gates and our governing board.  

studio ávila is Anne’s independent advisory and investment practice advancing human health in the age of AI. She partners with startups, non-profits, and corporates on strategy, product, design, and partnerships.

Kubik has a technology that helps countries reduce their carbon and plastic footprint. We turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-cost, low-carbon, interlocking building material by removing waste from the environment and creating ultra durable, safe, and affordable buildings. We are on an unwavering mission to build dignity through clean and affordable living for all. We are honoured to have been named the Global Startup of the Year 2023 by the Global Startup Awards!

Ngali Holdings Ltd is a Rwandan company investing in a wide range of industries across the continent of Africa.   At Ngali Holdings we are driven by the desire to see African markets grow. We specialize in long-term, wide-scale infrastructure projects with a holistic focus. Many of our investment opportunities arise from Ngali Institute, one of our subsidiary companies primarily dedicated to the research of barriers to economic growth.   We understand the nature of emerging activity in the continent’s private sector, and we pride ourselves on our local talent and strategic insight to meet the continent’s growing needs. We are privileged to have the endorsement of several key global leaders and African governments; particularly, the Government of Rwanda.   We are committed to investment of high profitability and operational excellence. However, we believe the ultimate marker of our success will be our impact on a continent we are proud to be building: whether it be a home with new access to electricity, a society more deeply saturated with access to information, or a training school providing skills to technicians in Africa’s first aerospace company.