Roo Rogers
Directeur Général chez Founders Factory Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Profil
Roo Rogers is a serial entrepreneur and business leader, who takes a unique human centered and creative approach to delivering ventures at scale.
Having created and built three of his own businesses, his approach has brought success in Silicon Valley, as well as markets such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya and Rwanda.
Previously a partner at world-leading design and innovation firm fuseproject, Roo is behind the SPRING Accelerator, which has scaled over 75 growth-stage ventures across 9 countries in Africa and South Asia.
Roo is also an active writer and commentator in the field of collaborative consumption.
His first book, ‘What’s Mine is Yours’, analyzes the rise of the collaborative consumption movement, and explores the impact of the movement on individuals, communities, and business models.
Roo has been working in Africa since 1995, and is both honoured and humbled to contribute to the success of African entrepreneurs whenever and wherever he can.
Postes actifs de Roo Rogers
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Founders Factory Africa (Pty) Ltd.
 Founders Factory Africa (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Founders Factory Africa is an accelerator & incubator firm founded in 2018 by Roo Rogers. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Directeur Général | 01/10/2018 |
Anciens postes connus de Roo Rogers
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Unity Telephone Co., Inc.
 Unity Telephone Co., Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of ITC Holding Co. LLC, Unity Telephone Co., Inc. provides cellular telephone services. The company is based in Unity, ME. Unity Telephone Co. was acquired by InterCel, Inc. on December 20, 1993 for $4.60 million. The company was founded by Roo Rogers. | Fondateur | - |
OZOcar LLC
 OZOcar LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance OZOcar LLC provided eco-friendly private car services. It sold environment-friendly, hybrid automobiles outfitted with Sirius satellite radio and internet connectivity. The firm served the daily transportation needs of various passengers. The company was founded in 2005 by Jordan Harris and Roo Rogers and was headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Fondateur | - |
Formation de Roo Rogers
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of London | Graduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 3 |
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OZOcar LLC
OZOcar LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance OZOcar LLC provided eco-friendly private car services. It sold environment-friendly, hybrid automobiles outfitted with Sirius satellite radio and internet connectivity. The firm served the daily transportation needs of various passengers. The company was founded in 2005 by Jordan Harris and Roo Rogers and was headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Finance |
Unity Telephone Co., Inc.
Unity Telephone Co., Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of ITC Holding Co. LLC, Unity Telephone Co., Inc. provides cellular telephone services. The company is based in Unity, ME. Unity Telephone Co. was acquired by InterCel, Inc. on December 20, 1993 for $4.60 million. The company was founded by Roo Rogers. | Communications |
Founders Factory Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Founders Factory Africa (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Founders Factory Africa is an accelerator & incubator firm founded in 2018 by Roo Rogers. The firm is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Finance |
