“We are honored to welcome Denise Williams into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

Check out SV-NED’s latest feature on Forbes Business Council. We invite our community to be a part of our movement and help us spread the world.

Denise Ajayi Williams named, 1 of 100 Women Leading Africa. “These are Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women for 2022!” Congratulations.

Denise Mobolaji Ajayi-Williams — She is the CEO/Cofounder of Silicon Valley- Nigerian Economic Development Inc. (SV-NED), an accelerator that bridges the connection between Silicon Valley and the rest of the world. Over the last decade, the SV-NED Inc. empire has acquired 1 billion reaches and built strong relationships with 50 thousand business owners and professionals with an interest in technology.

It's time for us to meet again, and connect.

The SV-NED Inc. is excited to welcome Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Global Markets Operation at Goldman Sachs, Kome Emuh for a discussion with our own Denise Williams, CEO/Cofounder SV-NED Inc.

Kome will talk about her journey from Associate Chief of Staff to VP/COO in five years.

SV-NED presents: The Future of Workforce and Investment. 

On Thursday July 30th, 2020 from 5:30pm to 8:30p, you're invited to the Future of Workforce and Investment event.

Join us as we host, another tech event bridging a solid connection from Silicon Valley to the rest of world. Connecting tech professionals, leading c-suite executives, and venture capital and investment community. 

Enjoy, our cozy fireside tech-talks, with live music performances  and with major tech sponsors.

Industries welcomed:

Venture Fund Groups
Venture Partners
Angel Investors
Gaming
Fintech
E-commerce
Entrepreneurs
Tech Professionals

Denise Williams, Eme Essien, Isabel Neto, Jackie Ugowe, others discuss digital economy for Nigeria  

A World Bank-backed panel discussion on “Nigeria’s digital transformation journey: what will it take?” will be holding on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020.

he discussion will feature Denise Williams, President and co-founder of Silicon Valley Nigerian Economic Development (SV-NED), Pablo Fajnzylber, Director, Strategy & Operations, Infrastructure ,World Bank, Jackie Ugowe – Expansion Manager, Andela, and Isabel Neto, Senior Digital Development Specialist, World Bank.

Other speakers on the panel discussion, which will be moderated by Yinka Adegoke, Africa Editor for Quartz, are Siegfried Zottel, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, Foluso Okunmadewa and Eme Essien, Country Director, IFC.

Congratulations to the President & Cofounder of SV-NED Inc., Denise Williams

The Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations in collaboration with the First Lady of Nigeria & Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development (SV-NED) A Celebration of Peace

Congratulates Ms. Denise Williams, President/CoFounder Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development SV-NED Inc. on World Award for SDG Achievement, SDG #8 Decent Work and Economic Development.

On October 2nd, 2019 SV-NED hosted their signature Entrepreneur Series featuring Michael Simeon and signifying the launch of VoguePay. The event itself was attended by a large audience including Denise Williams, the president and co-founder of SV-NED, and panelists: Agatha Bacelar U.S. Congressional Candidate, California District 12; Irina Berkon, Managing Director, Golden Seeds; Lara Jordan Founder & CEO, Pericus Ventures; Anna Zuo Senior Vice President & Regional Manager, East West Bank; Mohammed Ibrahim Jega Head of Business Development, VoguePay; Geoffrey Weli Wosu, Legal Compliance and Marketing, VoguePay; and Daniel Steeves, Senior Advisor, VoguePay. The culturally diverse audience consisted of individuals working in fields ranging from investment banking to electronic trading.

On October 2nd, 2019 SV-NED hosted their signature Entrepreneur Series featuring CEO/Cofounder, Michael Simeon and the launch of VoguePay. Learn more: www.VoguePay.com Hosting the event, SV-NED has been a key player in creating a bridge of economic prosperity between Nigeria and the resources from Silicon Valley. With the goal of improving global, human capital, SV-NED is committed to attracting capital investment in the field of tech.

SVNED CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO

OCT 2ND IN SILICON VALLEY

We would like to invite you to an outstanding event hosted by SVNED for Vogue Pay coming up on Oct 2nd, 2019 in Silicon Valley, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. It would be a great honor to have you as our guest.

We would like to invite you to an outstanding event and fundraiser hosted by SVNED for SME.NG coming up on Aug 2nd, 2019 in Silicon Valley, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. It would be a great honor to have you as our guest.

REGISTER

Speakers: 

Jordan Wehbah Bay Angels 

Thelma Ekiyo - SME.NG Managing Partner Nigeria 

Phil Southwell - SME. NG Partner UK 

Francis Adenuga - True Leaf Church Brothers / Western Growers 

Entertainment: 

Violist: Christina and Alexa Simpson 

Artist: Dunnie 

Entrepreneurs: 

BUNCH Up - Sport Tech 

CV Europe - Esports  

Waltoria - Blockchain Fintech 

FM Capital Group - Venture Capitalist and Investment Advisor 

Fairrer Samani Group - Blockchain & Ed Tech 

#SVNED Denise Williams President/CoFounder Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development SVNED Inc. explores Dream Town Innovation Center in Hangzhou, CHINA 🇨🇳 Hosted by Bay Area Council.

#SVNED is beyond proud to see them represent on this Global and Grand stage. Denise Williams President/CoFounder led SVNED Team from Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development SV-NED Star players, Kasha B Iliya and Javan Stewart who both have played integral roles in their capacity as Jr. Board Members, of SV-NED Inc. It brings us so much joy to see them light up the stage in all of their glory, to discuss opportunities for Cross Boarder business opportunities. Special thanks to our gracious host, Bay Area Council.

It was a pleasure attending the Holberton School Diversity and Inclusion in Gaming AR/VR ( #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality ) Special thanks to Tech enthusiast and Investor Ne-Yo and Cofounder of #Holbertson school Sylvain Kalache for hosting such a great event! Also on the panel were #Women executives in Gaming Stephanie Magnier from Ubisoft and #Unity

SVNED President & Cofounder Denise Williams was selected as a guest judge at the 2019 #InnoSTARS Pitch Challenge, choosing 3 lucky winners out of 22 StarUps ready for investments and expansion into the hashtag#Chinese marketplace. Exploring #CleanTech #AI #Blockchain #MedicalDevices #SolarEnergy and #TurbineEnergy. Special thanks to leadership of Bay Area Council, US China Innovation Alliance, and Baker Botts law firm for being gracious hosts and event sponsors. #SVNED #PaloAlto

The 2019 InnoSTARS competition is a platform that connects U.S.-based technology companies with Chinese investors, corporates, and strategic partners. Organized by the U.S.-China Innovation Alliance (UCIA) and China Science and Technology Exchange Center (CSTEC),  this competition aims to provide U.S.-based technology companies a better understanding of the market opportunities available in China. 
 

Qualified preliminary winners will be extended an invitation to join the 2019 China road-show to compete in the InnoSTARS Semi-finals, and potentially even the finals. The road-show will include introductions to Chinese corporates, universities, regulators, and investors interested in U.S. innovation. Semi-finalists’ round-trip China airfare, hotels, and meals are covered by InnoSTARS, and winners receive cash prizes and media recognition.

INDUSTRIES OF FOCUS

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Biopharma

• Energy

• Environmental Technology

• Information & Communication Technology

• Materials

• Medical Device, Digital Health & Diagnosis

CARTIER WOMEN’S INITIATIVE AWARDS

President & Cofounder of SVNED Inc. Denise Williams

Suzette Clarke, Producer and the beautiful wife of Jeff Clarke CEO and Chair Orbitz, and CEO Kodak

KEYNOTE SPEAKERs, president & ceo cyrille vigneron of cartier, OSCAR AWARD WINNING ACTRESS LUPITA nyong’o AND MARIA SHRIVER FORMER FIRST LADY OF CALIFORNIA

CYRILLE VIGNERON

PRESIDENT & CEO OF CARTIER

TED CARPET

IDEAS WORTH SHARING

PRESIDENT & COFOUNDER OF SVNED INC., DENISE WILLIAMS IS WITH COFOUNDER of 42 silicon valley KWAME YAMGNANE at the “africans in tech” series

42 SILICON VALLEY AMBASSADOR

JOSH TRUJILLO

42 SILICON VALLEY

leading tech CODING SCHOOL

KEYNOTE SPEAKER DENISE WILLIAMS AT THE INAUGURAL CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCTION

Maiden Celebration of International day of Education

24 Jan 2019 -  January 24th marked the inaugural celebration of the International Day of Education. The United Nations observed the International Day of Education for the first time to emphasize the action required to achieve the global education goals and targets in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The celebration raised awareness on quality education for peace worldwide, including its contribution to poverty eradication, environmental sustainability and building peaceful and resilient societies. 

The event brought together the voices of governments, the UN system, private sector, civil society, faith-based organizations, teachers, academia and youth, united in their call to make education a leading global priority.

Which included: The Permanent Mission of Norway, Ireland, State of Qatar, Singapore, Nigeria and Harvard University, IBM, SV Black Chambers of Commerce, Black Tie Magazine, Collegiate Congress, and SV-NED Inc.

 SVNED Inc ADVOCATING FOR ‘International Day of Education’ in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Nigeria, ireland, singapore, state of quatar, unesco 

SV-NED Inc. is proud to host Women in Innovation & Technology at the United Nations, New York U.S.A

WOMEN IN TECH, SV-NED, LINKEDIN AND IBM AT THE UNITED NATIONS

AFRICA IN TECH SERIES KEYNOTE SPEAKER, PRESIDENT & COFOUNDER DENISE WILLIAMS

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, HIS EXCELLENCY PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO & CHIEF TEMITOPE AJAYI CHIARMAN/CEO SVNED IN SILICON VALLEY

TOWN HALL MEETING WITH H.E. PROF. YEMI OSINBANJO IN SILICON VALLEY, CA

ONE ON ONE DISCUSSION WITH SILICON VALLEY GIANT, LINKEDIN COFOUNDER ALLEN BLUE AND H.E. PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, VP OF NIGERIA.

2ND IMMERSION PROGRAM WITH STANFORD UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR EMERITUS.

GALAXY TV INTERVIEW: Silicon ValleY, where you can be a billionaire overnight- CHIEF Temitope Ajayi

DAY 1: Oriental Hotel Host 2nd Immersion Program - Dr. Sam Haddad of Stanford University with Immersion Program Participants

SV-NED INC. TO HOSTed 2nd IMMERSION PROGRAM IN NIGERIA

This program is designed to bring together a sophisticated group of individuals by advancing their educational and professional development careers. SV-NED Inc.’s mission is to provide in-person facilitated training by bringing into country the best and brightest professors from ivy league universities in the United States.

The key objectives for the 2nd Immersion Program (IP) is for professors and technology breakout session trainers to evaluate the necessary building blocks for an effective business model. Professors for the IP are expected to discuss how startups use business models to drive innovation. The professors and participants will consider how uses of a business model differ between startups seeking product/market fit, and a larger corporation which has already found it. The professors will go over how to fill out a business model canvas, how to identify risk in business, and how to prioritize tasks based on business assumptions. They will then translate this theory into designing practical experiments that drive progress on individual participants business models. Finally, they will discuss pivots, and how to change the direction of various businesses while staying true to individualized visions.

AT THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING WITH STATE LEGISLATORS + HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY KING ENITAN ADEYEYE OGUNWUSI OJAJA II THE OONI OF ILE IFE IN SACRAMENTO CA USA

WITH THE  LEGISLATORS: STATE SEN. STEVEN BRADFORD; SUE KATELEY, HIS CHIEF OF STAFF; JAY DICKENSON, THE HEAD CONSULTANT TO THE CALIFORNIA SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS;  JASON LAW, SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT RELATIONS; AND DIANE DOMINGUEZ, SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE. WITH THE KING ARE CHIEF TEMITOPE AJAYI AKA MAMA DIASPORA CHAIRMAN/CEO SILICON VALLEY NIGERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SV-NED INC WWW.SVNED.COM,  MR STEPHEN  OZIOGBO PRESIDENT AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION AND ALL HIS ENTOURAGE FROM NIGERIA

H.I.M. Ooni of Ife, Makes His Grand Entrance to Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley - Nigerian Economic Development SV-NED Inc. & African Technology Foundation is proud to host his imperial majesty, the Ooni of Ife in Silicon Valley

Ooni of Ife will use his visit to promote the bridge between Nigeria and the Technology capital of the world, Silicon Valley. His scheduled to make a visit Cisco (CSCO), IBM (IBM), Intel (INTC) and Tesla Motors (TSLA). In addition, education and youth empowerment agendas are on his priority list, H.I.M. Ooni of Ife will also be meeting with the key representatives of ivy league institution such as Stanford University to discuss opportunities for exchange international programs. 

Minister Dan Ali Official Visit to Silicon Valley to Help Launch the first Immersion Program in California 

Nigeria is creating a much-needed synergy stimulating interests of foreign international investors. These investors want to look away, but they can’t resist. Nigeria has become a leader from behind, under the great leadership of President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo’s administration continuously promoting ethics and integrity first. Nigeria has become a fertile ground for investments, and the Silicon Valley – Nigerian Economic Development Inc. (SV-NED), is planting the first seeds. With a company mission to re-establish economic relationships with technology partners in Silicon Valley, SV-NED has made significant progressive connections between Silicon Valley leaders and Nigeria’s Minister of Defense Dan Ali, and just recently, the leader of the Yoruba Nation, His Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife.

SV-LINKS + SV-NED INC. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY WASHINGTON D.C.

BRINGS YOU THE 1ST NIGERIAN IMMERSION PROGRAM

SEPT 24TH - 30TH 2017

Silicon Valley Links (SV Links) is a non-profit organization that educates business communities of emerging countries by connecting them with the professional community of Silicon Valley. To support this mission of fostering a culture of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation among entrepreneurial communities, SV Links organizes Immersion Programs and Investment Seminars in Silicon Valley.

OUR FOCUS

The central focus of SV-NED Inc.’s mission is to uplift the Social welfare concerns around creating great opportunities for recent college graduates in Nigeria in the field of Technology and Engineering and for women. SV-NED Inc.'s mission presents strategies that utilize intellectual and people capital available in Nigeria, to orchestrate a program that would create employment opportunity for the youths, as well as encourage entrepreneurship in the country.