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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 at Dream VC. Helping to Deliver Dream VCs Venture Fellowship Programs

Mark Kleyner

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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 at Dream VC. Helping to Deliver Dream VCs Venture Fellowship Programs

Cindy Ai

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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

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Udoh Charles

Rapulu

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Senior Tech Startup Advisor, Compliance & Venture Capital Lawyer

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alaba

ayinuola

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Media and Ecosystem Advisor, Prominent Brand Advisor, Co-Founder Bukzone and BusinessAfricaOnline

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Christopher

Foltz

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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'.

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