Immersive technology wasn’t built for everyone—so Deepa Mann-Kler creates it differently. Through Neon and StoryFutures, she uses virtual and augmented reality to heal, connect, and include, blending creativity, ethics, and access to ensure innovation represents every community it touches.

Blocks of Change wasn’t built for every African SME—so Sitan Cissé built it differently. She helps overlooked businesses scale across the continent, providing digital tools, market access, and support, while bridging African and European markets to strengthen local economies and trade.

Emotional wellbeing tools often miss the human touch—so Nishargo Nigar built one that listens. Through Bolo, she’s creating technology that helps people understand and manage their emotions, turning empathy into everyday action.

Decision intelligence wasn’t built for every startup—so Genefer Baxter built it differently. At Naviri, she gives founders clarity and confidence at every step, turning fragmented advice into actionable insights, spotting risks before they blindside you, and helping startups scale, fund, and succeed.

Seaweed could power a more sustainable future—and Natasha Aya Yamamura is proving it. Through Algae Scope, she’s unlocking the potential of marine ecosystems to create regenerative materials and new models for working with the ocean, not against it.

What happens when a school finally sees all its students? Bilkis Miah, founder of You Be You, is changing how classrooms handle race, wellbeing, and belonging—starting with the youngest minds and the boldest truths.

Equity crowdfunding wasn’t built for everyone—so Shaila Sahai built it differently. At We Take Part, she's making investment accessible for underrepresented founders, and reshaping who gets to raise, own, and lead.

Startups break because systems do. Mihri Minaz created Beams to capture the knowledge, context, and clarity most teams lose as they scale—turning operational chaos into confident, human infrastructure.

Nneka Fleming didn’t see textured haircare that worked for active lifestyles—so she made it herself. Airfro is redefining freedom in wellness by removing friction from routines that were never designed for us.