Harnessing AI for Global Impact in Africa

After witnessing the events of 9/11, Celina Lee transitioned from a Wall Street career to joining the Peace Corps, ultimately merging her mathematical expertise with international development. As CEO of Zindi, Africa's largest AI and data science platform, she leads a community of 70,000 professionals tackling local challenges through technology. Under her leadership, Zindi has expanded globally, collaborating with top clients like Google, Microsoft, and the UN's ITU AI for Good initiative. The platform combines sustainable business practices with a focus on social impact, particularly in underserved communities in AI development.

00:09- About Celina Lee

• Celina is the CEO and co-founder of Zindi.

• She has a passion for unleashing the power of data for social good. 

• She has a proven track record of thought leadership in the intersection between data and development.