Our Team
Our team are former operators, entrepreneurs and VCs. We've worked in startup ecosystems across the US, UK, Europe, South East Asia and Western Africa. We know how great the good days are and how terrible the bad and we know how to help you build your community and join the VC ecosystem.
program directors
Mark Kleyner
Co-Founder & Program Director. Oversees learning + partnerships + growth. Ex-strategy & tech consultant, founder turned venture capitalist, and advisor/board member for numerous African startups.
Cindy Ai
Co-Founder & Program Director. In the front seat directing experience + community management + internal ops. Serial venture builder, growth operator, and gender lens investor across 4 continents.
Advisors
Udoh Charles
Rapulu
Senior Tech Startup Advisor, Compliance & Venture Capital Lawyer
alaba
ayinuola
Media and Ecosystem Advisor, Prominent Brand Advisor, Co-Founder Bukzone and BusinessAfricaOnline
Christopher
Foltz
Stakeholder Development Advisor, Celebrated International Speaker, Founder Institute's Global Leadership Team
Think you can be a strong asset to the Dream VC Team?
While we are not actively recruiting, we love tenacity and initiative. If you think you would be a great asset to the team and know exactly what value you can provide to Dream VC, feel free to reach out. If you'd rather take part in our programs, check out 'Programs'.