Gabriel Ekman

Gabriel Ekman is a Swedish entrepreneur and Co-Founder of BAG (Building A Generation), Africa's largest job simulation platform. Originally from Sweden, he has lived in Rwanda for over 5 years and has spent 15+ years working across Africa. He co-founded BAG Innovation in 2016 to address youth unemployment in East Africa, transforming it from a consultancy into a leading ed-tech startup. Under his leadership, BAG has impacted over 8,000 students, placed 600+ into jobs, partnered with 15+ universities and 170+ companies, and secured over $100,000 in pre-seed funding. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Project Management from University of Gävle.