Shingai Samudzi

Shingai Samudzi is an accomplished entrepreneur and strategist with a diverse background in energy, technology, and healthcare. As the Founder and CEO of Asoba since May 2021, Samudzi focuses on leveraging virtual power plant software to provide on-demand electricity to industrial enterprises, municipalities, and commercial farms. Previously, Samudzi served as Head of Strategy at Lumen Energy from September 2021 to May 2023, aiding in the deployment of solar energy assets. A notable tenure at Google included roles in Strategy & Operations and Advanced Analytics. Prior entrepreneurial experience includes founding ProjectVision, which developed a diabetes management protocol. Additional positions at Kaiser Permanente and Cerner Corporation highlight strategic and product development skills. Samudzi's educational background includes a BS in Decision Science and International Relations from Carnegie Mellon University, along with studies at prestigious institutions such as MIT, Sciences Po Aix, and the University of Oxford.