Binette Seck
Binette Seck is a social entrepreneur and tech visionary driving inclusive innovation across Sweden and beyond and Sweden’s first female Obama Leader. She is the Co-founder of ChangersTech and a partner at iCog Anyone Can Code, leading initiatives that have empowered tens of thousands of young people from under-resourced communities with access to transformative tech education and career opportunities.
Her journey from humble beginnings in Dakar and Tensta to the forefront of Sweden’s tech scene has made her a recognized voice in reimagining how technology can serve society. Binette has been profiled by Swedish and international platforms, including CNN, PBS, and Disney, and was named Sweden’s IT Woman of the Year in 2021 — one of 23 awards acknowledging her leadership in innovation and social impact.
In 2024, she was appointed Chair of Microsoft’s AI Advisory Council, tasked with guiding national AI-skilling strategies and fostering a value-driven, accessible AI movement. She is also one of the initiators behind Sweden’s most modern upper secondary school, situated alongside the newly established National Museum of Science and Technology in the very heart of one of Sweden’s most underserved neighborhoods, Järva.
Binette’s visionary initiatives have spanned groundbreaking tech education programs and influential community-driven partnerships with the Brilliant Minds Foundation—reflecting her commitment to building ecosystems where youths thrive, innovation is transformative, and future generations are equipped to lead and impact a better life for All.
Binette Seck
Binette Seck, a social entrepreneur in tech and Sweden’s first female Obama Leader, is dedicated to democratizing tech worldwide. As the co-founder of ChangersTech and partner at iCog Anyone Can Code, she empowers tens of thousands of young adults from under-resourced communities, granting them access to transformative tech education and opportunities. Binette’s journey as a black woman from humble beginnings in Tensta, Stockholm and Dakar has inspired her to become an influential leader in the Swedish tech scene. Her visionary concepts, like the esteemed Space Academy at Space Stockholm, and impactful community-building initiatives with the renowned Brilliant Minds Foundation, reflect her unwavering dedication. *Multi-Award winning leader, recognized* as the IT Woman of the Year 2021. Binette advocates for sustainable inclusivity, authentic leadership, and lasting impact. She humbly *strives to build ecosystems* making a difference in the lives of future generations.
Binette Seck
Binette Seck, a social entrepreneur and Obama Leader 2023, is dedicated to democratizing tech worldwide. As the co-founder of ChangersTech and partner at iCog Anyone Can Code, she empowers tens of thousands of young adults from under-resourced communities, granting them access to transformative tech education and opportunities. Binette’s journey as a black woman from humble beginnings in Tensta, Stockholm and Dakar has inspired her to become an influential leader in the Swedish tech scene. Her visionary concepts, like the esteemed Space Academy at Space Stockholm, and impactful community-building initiatives with the renowned Brilliant Minds Foundation, reflect her unwavering dedication. Recognized as the IT Woman of the Year 2021, Binette advocates for sustainable inclusivity, authentic leadership, and lasting impact. She humbly strives to make a difference in the lives of future generations.
Bob Thomas
Bob is a Partner at leading European B2B software investor, Oxx. With Oxx he leads investments in B2B software businesses in the AI, API and enterprise data management ecosystems. He is a finance industry veteran with an operating background. He works closely with European software businesses at the scale up stage to introduce talent and customers and develop investor relationships. Outside of Oxx, he is both an angel investor and mentor to early-stage SaaS founders, and his extensive background in M&A and capital raising has made him an expert in corporate development and exit strategies.