Jacob Fohtung

Jacob Fohtung is a multifaceted entrepreneur and leader dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa through various initiatives. As Co-Founder and COO of WECO Africa, Jacob aims to connect and grow over 40 million SMEs by 2034. In addition to this role, Jacob serves as a Strategic Advisor at Wokober.com, focusing on fostering creativity and innovation among youth through toy-making. Jacob's involvement as a Research Assistant at Babson College under Dr. Phillip Kim emphasizes designing case studies on social impact enterprises, while also holding the position of 2023-24 KMH Center Senior Fellow. Jacob is the Founder and Host of the Doers Within Us podcast, which highlights diverse changemakers, and also established Jamani Corporate Group, which aims to build emerging markets through research, education, and funding. Jacob's experience includes past roles at Innovest Afrika and various consulting positions, underpinned by a strong educational background with multiple degrees in finance, entrepreneurship, and public health from prestigious institutions.