Hilda Moraa

Hilda Moraa has a diverse and extensive work experience in the fintech and innovation space. Hilda is the Founder & CEO of Pezesha, a company that aims to solve inequalities and gaps in the financial sector by promoting financial inclusion for underserved MSMEs. Hilda Moraa also serves as a Board Director at Konza Technopolis Development Authority and has been appointed to the COVID-19 ICT & Innovations Advisory Committee of Kenya by the Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs.

Hilda has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem, including being a Station F Board Member, the largest startup campus globally, and working as a FinTech Consultant for various companies, including M-kopa and PesaZetu.

Hilda Moraa has also played a significant role in the merger and acquisition process of Weza Tele Ltd with Jumo. Hilda was the M&A Integration Lead and ensured a smooth transition of WezaTele's tech team with Jumo's global teams. Prior to that, they founded Weza Tele Ltd, focusing on building agile innovations for last-mile businesses in the FMCG sector.

In their earlier career, Hilda Moraa worked as an Innovation Strategist & Senior ICT Researcher at iHub Nairobi, where they spearheaded research strategy and implementation for innovation and entrepreneurship projects. Hilda also began their career at Coca-Cola Sabco as a Master Data Analyst & Innovations Implementer, where they analyzed sales and distribution data and implemented innovative solutions.

Outside of their work experience, Hilda Moraa has also authored a book called "A Kenyan Startup Journey," which provides practical advice and lessons they learned as the Founder & CEO of WezaTele.

Overall, Hilda Moraa has demonstrated their expertise and passion for entrepreneurship, fintech, and innovation throughout their career.

Hilda Moraa's education history begins in 2002 when they attended Loreto Limuru High School for their secondary education. After completing their secondary education in 2006, they enrolled in Strathmore University and obtained a Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT) with a focus on Information Technology Project Management from 2006 to 2008.

In 2008, Hilda Moraa continued their education at Strathmore University, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology (BBIT) with a specialization in Computer Software Engineering. Hilda successfully completed their BBIT program in 2011.

Following their undergraduate studies, Hilda Moraa enrolled in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Hilda pursued a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship, focusing on Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. The duration of their Master's program is not specified.

In terms of additional certifications, Hilda Moraa obtained a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification in August 2009. Hilda also received a Certificate in Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting from Strathmore University in April 2008.

Aside from their academic pursuits, Hilda Moraa was involved with the Obama Foundation as an Obama Foundation Leader in 2019. However, no specific field of study is mentioned for this program.