Global technologies to local markets

Mark is an economist from University Icesi with 15+ years of experience launching and growing tech companies across LATAM. As General Manager of Yango Colombia, he leads the company’s expansion in the market. His expertise lies in launching and scaling businesses.

Adeniyi is an experienced operator, entrepreneur, and investor with expertise in mobility, energy, and edtech. As Chief Business Officer at Yango Rides, he oversees strategy and operations across more then 30 markets. He co-founded ProctorEdu, a global proctoring solution, and Geeklama, an edtech platform, while investing in startups across Africa, LATAM, and MENA. A Venture Partner at Starta VC, he also serves on the Academic Board of HSE’s School of Business.

Dima is a tech operator and investor with deep expertise in fintech, M&A, and business development. As VP of Special Projects and M&A at Yango, he drives strategic initiatives and investments. Previously, he led go-to-market strategy at fintech unicorn Nium and, as VP at RTP Global, invested over $110M in fintech startups across Europe and Asia. His portfolio includes SumUp, Cred, Khatabook, and Primer. He also played a key role in establishing a fund of funds backing leading European VCs like Seedcamp and LocalGlobe.

Nodari is a seasoned investor and operator with extensive experience in venture capital and scaling businesses. As the former General Partner at Peak State Ventures, he managed a $400M+ portfolio of mid and late-stage investments, including Carta, Turing, Auto1, Docplanner, Delivery Hero, and WeFox. He is an alumnus of the Venture Capital Executive Program at Berkeley Haas and currently serves as the CEO of RouteQ.

Head of Expansion at Yango, is a seasoned business leader specializing in global growth and strategic management. Holding an MBA in Strategic Management from USIU, he has played key roles at Moove Africa, Little Ride, and Bolt, alongside advisory roles in startups like Zuri Health and Quick Bus. His expertise spans business development, operations, and strategic planning. Known for his dynamic leadership, he fosters excellence in fast-paced environments. Outside work, he enjoys diverse cultures, outdoor activities, and lifelong learning.

Faisal is a growth and expansion leader, currently spearheading the launch and scaling of 2 & 3-wheelers across Yango markets in Asia, Africa and Latam. He has built and launched multiple businesses for global tech players like Foodpanda (Delivery Hero), Swvl Inc., and Yango in the past. With over a decade of experience in tech, he has driven enterprise adoption of IoT, Big Data, and AI, enabling digital transformation at scale.