Mareme Dieng, Partner at 500 Global and a Forbes Afrique 30 Under 30 honoree (2022), is a seasoned leader in entrepreneurship and innovation. Formerly Head of International Partnerships at Draper University, she also served as a program manager and member of Draper University Ventures.

Mareme has managed innovation programs, including as Hackathon Manager at Paris-based Schoolab, and created content for workshops fostering entrepreneurship and leadership. She is a graduate nominee on Bennington College's Board of Trustees, shaping educational strategies.

With experience across Senegal, South Africa, France, and the U.S., Mareme focuses on systems that maximize human potential. She has contributed to initiatives like the Ghana and Haiti Tech Summits and collaborated with institutions like ISM Senegal and the Lumina Foundation to advance African education models.

A sought-after speaker, she has addressed global forums such as the Blockchain and AI Summits, emphasizing leadership, innovation, and human development.