Betelhem Dessie, CEO of iCog, and Chief Advisor at Ethiopia’s Leading AI Lab Betelhem Dessie CEO of iCog, and Chief Advisor at Ethiopia’s Leading AI Lab

Betelhem (Betty) Dessie is an Ethiopian entrepreneur in technology education, widely recognised for her influence in shaping the country's growing tech landscape. With over fifteen years of experience in this area, she is currently the CEO of iCog (formerly iCog Anyone Can Code), an organisation focused on expanding access to technology through education, consultancy, and products. She also serves as chief advisor at iCog Labs, a prominent artificial intelligence research and development company in Ethiopia. Featured by major outlets such as CNN, BBC, and Quartz for her influential work, Betelhem’s journey reflects a deep passion for technology and a strong commitment to using it to create positive, lasting change.