Professional History: For the past decade, Alex Tsado has championed initiatives making AI cheaper and accessible for innovators worldwide. He deployed the first Nvidia AI GPUs to the largest cloud providers globally, and now focuses on putting Africa on the AI innovation table. He is working with key African governments to operationalize their AI strategies and establish large-scale AI clusters within Africa.

Aside from his work as Executive Director of the Alliance for Africa's Intelligence, he is also co-founder and COO of Ahura AI, its for-profit entity. Ahura AI combines neuroscience and artificial intelligence to accelerate learning, enabling workforces to upskill three to five times faster. Alex has shared his expertise at the United Nations, leading business schools, and national AI workshops, advocating for the use of disruptive technologies to improve living conditions in frontier markets.

Academic and professional credentials: BSc Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, USA
MBA, Kellogg School of Management, USA

Programs: Boston Consulting Group Scholar (BCG 2015)
Goldman Sachs Academic Excellence Scholar (GS 2012)
The CP Davis World Scholar at Columbia University (2008)
The International Strategy Forum (ISF 2025)