Debora Kayemack

Ethiopian entrepreneur who empowered African women through leadership initiatives

Debora Kayemack is a visionary Ethiopian entrepreneur and founder of She Leads Africa, a groundbreaking platform that has empowered over 50,000 African women entrepreneurs since its launch in 2014. Through her leadership programs and networking events, Kayemack has created pathways for women to access capital, mentorship, and global markets. Her work addresses systemic barriers in Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem, particularly focusing on the 70% gender funding gap identified by the African Development Bank.

Key achievements include:

• Establishment of Africa's first all-women angel investment network
• Creation of the Leadership Accelerator program training 1,200+ women annually
• Launch of the #WomenInnovationAfrica global campaign