Our Team
Our team comprises university staff, faculty and industry coaches dedicated to advancing a culture of innovation, offering resources, mentorship, and hands-on experience to aspiring entrepreneurs at Ashesi.
Jessica Boifio
Jessica oversees the strategic direction of the Center and the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She brings a decade of experience in strategy development and program management to her role. Before joining the Center, Jessica was a Customer Experience Design and Insights Analyst at Ecobank Ghana Plc.
Maukeni Ribeiro
Maukeni leads the marketing and communication efforts of the Centre. With a decade of experience in brand building, she effectively manages partnerships and events, and also serves as a brand and marketing coach for student and alumni entrepreneurs. Previously, she was the Head of Marketing and Communications at Prudential Life Insurance Ghana.
Frederick Blasu
Frederick Blasu is responsible for the Center's visual communication and media production. Drawing on his experience as a Designer and Animator at Innova DDB Ghana, he ensures that the Centre's visual content effectively reaches and resonates with its target audience.
David Adu-Amoani
David Adu-Amoani coordinates programs and resources for the student entrepreneurship ecosystem, drawing on his entrepreneurial experience to support students in building and growing their businesses.
Hannah Quashie
Hannah is a finance and investment advisor with over 21 years of experience in asset management, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory. She has held senior roles at different global organisations and is an Independent Pension Funds Trustee for Metropolitan Provident Fund and a Trustee for the Ghana Re-insurance Provident Fund.
Richard Brandt
Richard Brandt is the founder and CEO of Codetrain Africa, a Software Engineering & Design School that equips young Africans with digital skills to become professional software developers and connects them with job opportunities. With over 14 years of experience in startups, business strategy, entrepreneurship, web development, and software development, Richard is committed to supporting students build successful careers and positively impact their communities.
Samuel Darko
Samuel Darko is a business leader and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development. With a deep understanding of consumer behaviour across Africa, he currently serves as MD of Global Businesses at Sandtech, overseeing the expansion of SAND's offerings from Enterprise AI and IT to support global business transformations across functions.
Bubuné Sorkpor
Bubuné Sorkpor is the Chief Investment Officer at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) with extensive experience in investment across North America, Mauritius, and Ghana. Before joining MIIF, he was the lead Venture Strategist at Highline Beta Inc., advising Fortune 1000 companies including Business Development Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada Insurance, and Live Nation Entertainment.