Our Founders
Cathy Latiwa
CEO & Co-Founder
Cathy Latiwa is a global leader in sustainable development, gender equality, and strategic partnerships. With over a decade of experience working across Africa, Europe, and globally, she drives initiatives that empower women, advance the circular economy, and foster innovation in waste management, renewable energy, and agri-tech. As Senior Advisor at the United Nations, Cathy specializes in mobilizing resources to create inclusive, technology-driven solutions that tackle global challenges. Her work bridges sectors, promotes equal opportunities, and accelerates sustainable economic development for a more resilient world.
Edidiong Idang
COO & Co-Founder
Didi as she is popularly known, is the Co-founder of Build Her a Future project Africa, a project that supports women entrepreneurs in the circular economy namely Waste Management and recycling, Renewable energy and Agritech precision Management. Didi advocates for inclusive access for women entrepreneurs in the circular economy on local and international platforms including at ChangeNow, the World’s biggest Expo of solutions for the world.
Pierrot Tibasima
Academic and Technical Director
A passionate entrepreneur driven by agriculture, innovation, social impact, and digital transformation in Africa. Founder and CEO of BALONI, I transformed a simple farm in the Democratic Republic of Congo into a pioneering AgriTech company, integrating artificial intelligence, IoT, and renewable energy solutions to address climate challenges and improve local value chains. The integration of technologies such as connected weather stations and smart irrigation systems will enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen climate resilience.