alexis chavez

Co-Founder. Chairman of the Board at GnuGrid Africa

Alexis Chavez has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. alexis is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at gnuGrid CRB, a Ugandan credit reference bureau licensed by the Bank of Uganda. Through this role, they have enabled millions of borrowers to access their credit scores and prove their creditworthiness. Prior to gnuGrid CRB, Alexis founded Einstein Rising in 2013, a consultancy firm that supports African entrepreneurs in developing socially conscious businesses. alexis has also worked as the East African Field Specialist at ECOLIFE Foundation and as the Programs Manager/Financial Development at Tasikoki Wildlife Rescue Center. Alexis's career started with the Modisa Wildlife Project, where they were an initial Co-Founder.

Alexis Chavez attended Cornell University in 2020 and studied Female Entrepreneurship, specifically in the field of Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. Prior to that, from 2005 to 2008, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree at The New School. Before that, from 2000 to 2004, they attended The American School in Japan, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, Alexis Chavez has studied Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell University, although the exact dates are not provided.

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Bellevue, United States

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GnuGrid Africa

GnuGrid Africa is a Ugandan clean-tech social enterprise that aims to foster energy inclusion of Uganda’s off-grid population.


Headquarters

Kampala, Uganda

Employees

11-50

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