She is a South African scientist, entrepreneur and expert in artificial intelligence. As co-founder and CEO of Lelapa AI, a pioneering company that develops AI solutions tailored to African realities, she is committed to technology that is inclusive, ethical and rooted in the continent’s languages and cultures. Recognised by *Time* as one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence, she advocates for AI designed by Africans, for Africans, to address the challenges of sustainable development, education, healthcare and digital inclusion in Africa.