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Eleni Gabre-Madhin

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Serial entrepreneur, founder timbuktoo Africa, blueMoon, blueSpace, eleni LLC, Ethiopia Commodity Exchange. Pan-African. NYC. Strictly own views.

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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
3 months
Happening today! I am excited to talk about the growing sports economy in Africa with a seasoned business professional whose former accomplishments include setting up Kana Television in Ethiopia! Don’t miss!
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
4 months
I am incredibly honored by this amazing recognition. Thank you ASEB! My first thought when they called, “Lifetime?… Wait I’ve got a lot left to do!”
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin, architect of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange, received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Startup Ecosystem Builders Summit.
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
6 months
I cannot think of a prouder moment for #Ethiopia and for #Africa. Today, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is inaugurated, a US$ 4.3 billion mega-project launched in 2011, financed _entirely_ by the government and the people of Ethiopia. I remember vividly, as CEO of
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
7 months
Hey Addis Ababans! Just landed in the city of my birth and looking forward to this event tomorrow, it is sure to deliver some deep dive insights from luminaries in #Ethiopia business — please join! Use QR code to register! @blueSpaceETH @teodros_abraham @Zemedeneh
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
7 months
I am so incredibly honored and grateful to @DeutscheWelle for this wonderful recognition and to be among some amazing #AfricanWomen each of whom is a powerhouse and trailblazer! As I reflect on my career path from @IFPRI to @WorldBank to @ecx_Official to @blueMoonEth to @UNDP
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
9 months
🚀 Trends Shaping the Future of African Startups in 2025 🌍 Africa’s startup ecosystem is evolving fast—driven by innovation, resilience, and a young, tech-savvy population. Here are some key trends shaping the future of entrepreneurship on the continent: 1. Fintech Continues
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
9 months
I was so excited and bursting with pride like a parent at graduation when I had the chance to visit the UniPod (University Innovation Pod) at the University of Rwanda with our @Georgetown students last week. The story behind the UniPod goes back to a pain point I felt running
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
9 months
This, in a nutshell, says everything I feel about where we are in the world today. Leading a group of @Georgetown students and faculty on an exploration and immersion into the pan-African startup scene in #Kigali #Rwanda over the past week and this week has been a highlight of
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
10 months
Kicked off our #GeorgetownRwandaStartup immersive program in Kigali organized under Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with a Welcome Dinner tonight! Lots to discover about the #Rwanda startup ecosystem which is fast becoming a pan-African hub. Our students are
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
11 months
This will be an exciting conversation I am hosting with one of the biggest investors in Africa, with a record year in 2024 of a US$14.2 billion invested in Africa, representing one of IFC’s largest portfolios. What questions do you have about this — Which countries? Which
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blueSpace
1 year
Our Hard Hat Party on Friday was a blast! Great music, vibes, and tours of our soon-to-open site at the Nile Source building on Bole Road. Sign up now for 1, 2, or 4-desk offices, private coworking spaces, or larger corporate offices! #bluespaceNileSource#whereworkmeetlife
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
1 year
Time to say goodbye, Ethiopia! An amazing stay, no less than 4 holidays celebrated with family and friends, the historic launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, and a lot of time spent designing and constructing the new beautiful @blueSpaceETH site. Was crazy busy, and
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
1 year
blueSpace has a new home! We are proud to take our place in one of Zeleke Belay’s iconic creations, a space where architecture meets purpose and innovation. The design, celebrated for its dynamic presence and welcoming concept, reflects his brilliance and commitment to redefining
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin
1 year
Bulcha Demeksa, a close lifelong friend of my father’s as they were both among the first three Ethiopians who joined the United Nations at senior level in the 1960s, is laid to rest today. An economist and financier, Bulcha Demeksa went beyond the UN, to join the World Bank, and
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