Leading experts, investors and innovators from the industry will be coming together to discuss the technology’s impact, challenges facing the industry, and the growing significance and impact of investing in ventures.
Drew is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor dedicated to helping visionary innovators and founders launch and scale successful ventures. With deep expertise as a non-traditional investor in small to mid-market businesses, Drew brings a wealth of experience in guiding startups through growth, funding, and strategic development.
As Managing Director at Tree House Ventures, Drew specializes in advising startups on building impactful solutions while managing risk and creating long-term value. A key focus is Purpose United®, a structured approach that supports entrepreneurs across planning, pitching, investor relations, funding, and operations—leveraging modern methodologies like design thinking, agile, and lean startup to drive success.
Femi Moito is the Founder and CEO of Innovest Afrika, a Houston-based organization dedicated to accelerating African innovation and entrepreneurship while bridging the funding gap for startup founders of African descent.
At Innovest Afrika, he leads investment strategies to help African entrepreneurs access the funding and resources needed to scale their businesses globally. Femi has over two decades of experience spanning high-growth fintech startups, venture capital, and consulting, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. Before founding Innovest Afrika, he served as Head of Africa Markets at MAJORITY, a fintech startup where he successfully spearheaded strategic expansion into global markets across multiple continents.
Femi is deeply passionate about empowering the next generation of African leaders through mentorship, strategic partnerships, fostering cross-continental collaborations and creating pathways for innovation and economic growth across the continent. Femi holds an MBA from Babson College’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.
Mohsin Syed, President & Chief Startup Officer at KiwiTech, is an entrepreneur at heart & grit with 20 years of global experience in business development and strategy. Leading a one-of-a-kind startup program supporting 600+ early to late-stage startups, he helps founders navigate their growth journey with tech, capital, mentorship, and revenue strategies.