Jonathan Kirschner

Rensource began commercial operations in 2016. It is a leading renewable energy and merchant services company revolutionizing energy provision in Africa by building and operating clean energy based microutilities. It is Nigeria’s fastest growing provider of off-grid energy, powering the productivity of small and medium size enterprises.

ZOLA Electric is a Silicon Valley startup democratizing energy access with solar + smart storage power solutions that deliver reliable 24/7 power, anywhere. Africa is leading the world’s transition to sustainable energy with distributed and decentralized power systems. Distributed renewable energy is changing the way people access power in the same way that mobile phones democratized communications. ZOLA’s solar + smart storage power systems use innovative technology to deliver clean, affordable, reliable 24/7 power, anywhere.

Blue Haven Initiative is an innovative family office dedicated to putting wealth to work for competitive returns and positive social and environmental change. Investing with high standards to maximize financial performance and public benefit, it manages a diversified investment portfolio across asset classes, from public equities and fixed-income holdings to private equity and direct investments.

Rensource began commercial operations in 2016. It is a leading renewable energy and merchant services company revolutionizing energy provision in Africa by building and operating clean energy based microutilities. It is Nigeria’s fastest growing provider of off-grid energy, powering the productivity of small and medium size enterprises.

ZOLA Electric is a Silicon Valley startup democratizing energy access with solar + smart storage power solutions that deliver reliable 24/7 power, anywhere. Africa is leading the world’s transition to sustainable energy with distributed and decentralized power systems. Distributed renewable energy is changing the way people access power in the same way that mobile phones democratized communications. ZOLA’s solar + smart storage power systems use innovative technology to deliver clean, affordable, reliable 24/7 power, anywhere.

Omidyar Network is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology is a powerful and ubiquitous force, that, harnessed wisely, makes wondrous things happen. We believe in working together to guide techs trajectory intentionally. Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future. So far, we have committed more than $1.94 billion to initiatives that share our vision. We engage, partner, and fund some of the worlds brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Mesoamerica is the leading private equity and M&A advisory firm in Central America and the Andean region, with offices in San Jose, Costa Rica, and Bogota, Colombia, with a toolkit and strategic approach that stems from its close ties to its sister organizations: Bain & Company and Bain Capital. Since its origins in the mid 1990s, Mesoamerica has adapted world class knowledge and proven methodologies to the region’s business environment and challenges. The firm concentrates on investing in and/or serving local companies, family businesses and multi-regional groups, assisting them in identifying where value can be created and helping them capture that value – either through defined growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions, or joint ventures, among others. Since its foundation, the firm has accumulated vast experience in different industries, geographies and disciplines. Mesoamerica is proud to be the firm that attracts the best talent in order to contribute to the region’s development. The team includes more than 8 nationalities and 100+ alumni, and is comprised of professionals coming from the world’s top universities, with experience in several of the leading global consulting and investment banking firms. The team is guided by a set of principles which serve as the foundation for always keeping their objectives in line with those of its clients, investors and investments.