David Ogoo

Background

About David Ogoo

Entrepreneurial technologist with over a decade in software engineering and extensive experience leading distributed ledger initiatives across West Africa. I specialise in building scalable, context-aware technology solutions that address public infrastructure, financial inclusion, and startup innovation. As Founder & Executive Director of Christex Foundation, I work at the intersection of technology, policy, and ecosystem growth — helping shape enabling environments where emerging technologies can thrive responsibly. This includes collaborating with governments, regulators, and development partners to design frameworks, standards, and capacity-building initiatives that balance innovation with trust, security, and inclusion. I have led national pilots, scaled digital skills programmes, and launched a venture studio to support early-stage startups solving African challenges with globally aligned solutions. My approach blends deep technical expertise with strategic ecosystem building, ensuring local innovations can scale to international markets. Past roles include Developer Experience Engineer at Solana Foundation, where I spearheaded ecosystem expansion in Africa, and technical leadership at Google delivering global digital education initiatives. My mission is to bridge local needs and global standards — ensuring emerging technology delivers meaningful impact for communities and economies across Africa.