Kate Kallot
CEO and founder of Amini, Central African Republic, France

An extraordinary visionary, she embodies the ideal balance between innovation and positive social impact. French-Central African Kate Kallot studied law and communication in France before diving into tech, an unusual career path that led her to Nvidia and Intel, and eventually to launching her own award-winning venture. As founder and CEO of Amini, an AI start-up dedicated to regenerating natural capital in Africa, she uses technology to solve a crucial problem: the lack of environmental data. Recognised as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in AI in 2023, she is determined to bridge the digital divide and bring about AI made in Africa. Her goal? To impact a billion lives and motivate a new generation of African women to turn to tech.