Co-founder & COO – Mstudio
In 2016, Leslie raised $1M and co-founded BuuPass, a mobility startup in East Africa. Building on her expertise, she later spearheaded the geographical expansion efforts of several scale ups and unicorns, such as Wave Mobile Money, Bolt or Wasoko across the African continent. With a career spanning across more than 10 countries in Africa, Leslie is now Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Mstudio, a startup studio located in Ivory Coast. Mstudio is dedicated to fostering technological startups that transform the informal sector in French-speaking Africa, with a special focus on women and youth. In her current role, Leslie leads initiatives to support and finance these innovative startups for a duration of 18 months, contributing to the growth of the region’s entrepreneurial landscape.