Launched! #Africa ‘s next giant exchange sees the light. Historic day. #ESXEthiopia #Ethiopia

As someone who has been thinking a lot about exchanges for nearly 25 years, this was a very special day for me, and for #Ethiopia. After building and running the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX), which successfully reached annual trading of USD 1.4 billion in just 4 years,

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

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

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

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 blueSpace site. Was crazy busy, and

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

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

This, in a nutshell, says everything I feel about where we are in the world today. Leading a group of Georgetown University 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

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 University students last week. The story behind the UniPod goes back to a pain point I felt running

🚀 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

I am so incredibly honored and grateful to DW Deutsche Welle 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 World Bank to Ethiopia Commodity Exchange to blueMoon Ethiopia to UN Development

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! blueSpace Teodros Abraham Zemedeneh Negatu