Maryanne started her career in commercial banking, managing a distressed porfolio for one of Kenya’s largest banks by assets. A pivot to impact investing saw her manage a technical assistance facility across sub-Saharan for early stage firms.
This work laid bare the nascency of the regions’ entrepreneurial ecosystems, and she advanced this work by leading the Aspen Institute’s ANDE program in East Africa.
Today, Maryanne leads a network of high-growth tech founders in East Africa, connecting them to global venture capital, markets and networks critical for scaling up.
A passionate advocate for Africa’s economic agency and opportunity, Maryanne believes in the power of relationships, multidisciplinary partnerships and global connectivity to transform local economies. She holds an MBA from IE Business School.
- LinkedIn Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryanne-ochola
- Company Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavorkenya/