Ernest Mbenkum

Ernest Mbenkum is the founder and CEO of Interstellar, a leading blockchain technology company. Ernest is also the founder of the OASIS Africa Innovation, a startup incubator and accelerator for African startups specializing in blockchain and artificial intelligence. Prior to their work in the blockchain industry, Ernest was the CEO of Sumbola Inc., a management consulting firm, and the founder and CEO of First Asset Management PLC, an asset management company. Ernest has also served as an advisor to Mars Blockchain, a blockchain technology company.

Ernest Mbenkum attended Sacred Heart College for their General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level. Ernest then went on to study at Eastern Mediterranean University for their Field in Computer Studies and Information Technology. Lastly, they completed their General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level, at PSS Mankon.

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