Speakers

Ifeoluwa Ogunbufunmi is a Global Startup Strategist and AI Ecosystem Advisor, operating at the intersection of startups, investment, innovation, and public policy. As Founder & Chief Strategist of SWIF, she has advised over 200 startups across 23 countries, working closely with global accelerators, venture programs, governments, and investment platforms. Her portfolio includes collaborations with institutions such as Barclays Eagle Labs (UK), LEAP Saudi Arabia, Stanford Women in Tech, Global Ventures (Dubai), UK Department for Business & Trade, Founder Institute Europe, AfricArena (South Africa), Lagos Innovates, Startup Yale, and Amazon Web Services (London). This deep, hands-on advisory experience gives her a rare edge on stage: she doesn’t just chair conversations; she understands the realities behind them. From capital allocation and founder decision-making to policy, market entry, and scale, she brings substance, context, and sharp intelligence to every room she commands. Ifeoluwa has hosted and chaired large-scale global tech and innovation conferences, convening thousands of investors, policymakers, corporate leaders, and founders, including: LEAP Saudi Arabia, Nigeria Investment Day (New York), London Tech Week, GITEX Nigeria, aws First Incubator Austria, FounderFest London, GITEX Africa Morocco. She is known for her ability to engage senior stakeholders, ask incisive questions, maintain momentum, and translate complex ideas into compelling, accessible dialogue for diverse global audiences. Her credibility extends beyond headline conferences. At the recent UN General Assembly (UNGA) week in New York, she hosted exclusive high-level delegate summits, facilitating closed-door conversations among global leaders, an endorsement of her discretion, command, and ability to navigate high-stakes environments with confidence and precision. What sets Ifeoluwa apart is not just presence, but precision. She brings strategic clarity, commercial awareness, and a results-driven mindset to the stage, ensuring every session aligns with the event’s objectives while delivering energy, flow, and memorable audience engagement. With a unique blend of global hosting experience, startup and investment expertise, and trusted advisory leadership, Ifeoluwa Ogunbufunmi consistently delivers impactful, high-calibre conference experiences that resonate long after the lights go down.