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Gabriel Ekman

Gabriel Ekman

Co-Founder & Managing Director•BAG Innovation
Kigali, Rwanda
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Expertise

Entrepreneurship
Project Management
Market Research
Data Analysis
Business Development
Fundraising
Business Strategy
Ed-Tech
Gamification
Strategic Planning
Talent Sourcing
Networking
Pitching
Primary Sector
Education
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Biography

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.

Education

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Bachelor of Arts in Project Management

University of Gävle

2011-2014

Languages

EnglishSwedish

Awards

  • 🏆2020 MEST Competition Winner (Rwanda)
  • 🏆Best Innovation Award - Private Sector Federation
  • 🏆Best Ed-Tech in East Africa - EdTechX Global