Oliver August

Oliver August is the founder of Continent Rising, the media, community and data company serving Africa's green economy. It has more than 100,000 subscribers and runs 10 free-to-use platforms focused on renewable energy, circular economy, conservation, healthcare, green jobs, green hydrogen and electric mobility. It also operates The Climate Network, which convenes more than 2,000 experts at community events to connect African professionals and generate opportunities around sustainability. The company says its mission is to "put the best Africa-specific green business ideas into the hands of investors, executives, vendors, operators, consumers, job-seekers, officials and civil society."