Africa Leaders & Builders Reception · AfroTech Houston
For leaders who want to build with Africa, not just talk about it.
During AfroTech 2026, Adaptive Foundation is hosting an intimate afternoon for executives, founders and investors who want to work together on Africa's opportunities. We’ll be curating intros so that every conversation matters.
What to expect
Curated introductions based on what you're building and how you want to contribute
A Deal Flow spotlight: three founders, 60 seconds each
Drinks and light bites on Adaptive Foundation
Who it's for
Founders building for African or diaspora markets
Angels, VCs and family offices with an Africa, emerging-markets or diaspora thesis
Corporate venture, innovation and partnerships leads
Executives and operators who want to build with peers around the world for Africa's benefit
We're looking for kind, curious, collaborative people with a "how can I help" mindset. Your sector doesn't matter.
Good to know
We review every application to ensure we curate a room where each attendee finds value.
Doors open at 2:30 PM, and the program starts at 3:00 PM, right after the morning sessions. You'll be out in time for the Blavity Block Party at Discovery Green.
This is an in-person event. The venue address is shared with approved guests.
You don't need an AfroTech badge to attend.
Everyone who applies gets my guide to 70+ AfroTech week side events.
About Adaptive Foundation
Adaptives™ is building a high-trust, values-driven community of leaders who collaborate generously to accelerate one another's success. Adaptive Africa brings that community together around Africa's opportunities. Deal Flow Friday, where vetted founders pitch to active investors and partners, is one of its programs. Learn more at adaptives.org.
Hosted by Lyncy Nyandoche.
Lyncy Nyandoche holds an MBA from The Wharton School and an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, both at the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on Africa. She has been involved in the startup and venture capital space since 2018.
Before Wharton, she worked at Amex Ventures, the corporate investing arm of American Express. Today she manages the Prosperity Fund at The Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance and leads Deal Flow Friday at Adaptive Foundation.
Lyncy is passionate about building communities. Most recently, she organized the Wharton Africa Business Forum New Venture Competition, a startup competition that awarded three African startups $20,000+ in non-dilutive grants to support their growth. She also organized a trip of 30+ Wharton classmates to Kenya and has hosts community building events matching builders and capital.