Senior Technical Director, Partnerships and InvestmentsACDI VOCA/ AV Ventures
Ovidiu drives AV Ventures' growth in Sub-Saharan Africa by building impactful investment and educational vehicles that support mid-sized ventures in agtech, food systems, renewable energy, blue economy ventures, gender, climate adaptation, access to finance. Ovidiu serves as Director in the Corporate Council on Africa, Board of Directors. He is designer/host of the RootsTofoods.com podcast, a dynamic vehicle to disseminate practical wisdom in business, finance, management and to introduce breakthrough technologies to the next generation of African entrepreneurs. Designed/ led U.S. Department of State’ GIST Initiative a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in 80 countries across Africa, Middle East, and Asia, won recognition from President Obama and Secretaries Kerry, Clinton and founded LEADERS Foundation the first nationwide organization to restore a vibrant entrepreneurial culture in Romania. MIT Sloan (MBA), Harvard Kennedy School (MPA). U.S. Department of State Speakers’ Program.