The People Behind IBC

Meet the Team

A dedicated team committed to empowering women, nurturing innovation, and building pathways for lasting impact across Africa.

01
Kefilwe Rasedie — Founder and CEO
Founder

Kefilwe Rasedie

Founder & C.E.O
02
Bavine Opiyo — Co-Founder
Leadership

Bavine Opiyo

Co-Founder
03
Kelvin N. — Program Lead
Programs

Kelvin N.

Program Lead
04
Shayla K. — Operations
Operations

Shayla K.

Operations
People drive impact. IBC brings together leadership, expertise and shared purpose to create opportunities for Africa's next generation of women innovators.
Innovate. Create. Elevate.
Your Innovation Journey

Your idea
can become impact.

The Innovative Beauty Challenge brings together opportunity, learning, mentorship, visibility and support to help young African women move their ideas forward.

IBC 2026

Take the next step.

Explore the application process and discover how you can begin your IBC journey.

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