Leslie Ossete

Leslie Ossete is a co-founder and COO of Mstudio, a venture builder and startup studio focused on Francophone West Africa. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a tech startup builder and growth strategist. Her work centers on empowering the African tech ecosystem, particularly through funding and opportunities for women and youth. She publishes content about venture capital, startup building, ecosystem development, and entrepreneurship in Africa, often sharing insights from events, data analyses, and her own experiences. She frequently speaks at conferences and participates in programs like Diaspora Connect, which facilitates talent and startup connections between the diaspora and the Ivorian ecosystem.