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Kristin H. Wilson is Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund and Bold Angel Fund, where she crafts innovative solutions that combine human operations, data analytics, and software to drive growth for SMEs and startups in sub-Saharan Africa.

With over a decade of management consulting experience in technology strategy, product development, and business planning, Kristin specialises in enabling organisations to develop infrastructure and processes to leverage technology and data for business scalability and profitability. Her expertise spans stakeholder engagement, operational enhancement, and digital transformation.

As a seasoned digital work expert, writer, speaker, and thought leader, Kristin has built a successful career helping startups and small businesses thrive in emerging markets. Her background in data analytics, operations research and project management has equipped her to drive innovation and growth for ambitious founders.

Kristin is a prolific writer and speaker who often highlights the benefits of embracing flexible and technology-driven workplace cultures whilst sharing her insights on the future of work in emerging market economies. She is inspiring and enabling business leaders to harness the potential of technology and remote work.

She maintains a robust and active angel investment portfolio, and is also the Chief Strategy Officer at Spurt! Kristin serves as LP Advisor at Oui Capital and Investment Lead for the Rising Tide Africa Angel Network. She is also a Harris Fellow.