Brook Ashinne is the AI Business Development Lead at Dalberg Data Insights, bringing over 15 years of experience in technology and strategy development. With a decade dedicated to digital technologies targeting social impact, his expertise spans strategic planning, business development, and digital transformation, particularly within the Ethiopian digital ecosystem.

Prior to joining Dalberg, Brook served as Viamo’s Ethiopia Country Manager, where he played a crucial role in helping international development organizations design and launch mobile engagement projects, reaching over 500,000 individuals. His work has also been instrumental in the growth and strategic direction of various technology startups in Ethiopia, including the launch of two startups of his own.

Brook holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, in New York, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania.