Peter is a seasoned sales and marketing leader with deep
experience across IT, security infrastructure, and emerging
technologies. With a career spanning Australia, APAC, and the
USA, he brings strong business acumen, multicultural insight, and
a track record of helping companies break into new markets.
He has led business development for complex technology
solutions, driven market research and vertical expansion, and
built high‑performing sales teams through clear structure,
coaching, and hands‑on leadership. Comfortable working with
channel partners or selling directly at the front line, Peter is
known for his ability to win business and strengthen long‑term
customer relationships.
Having guided multiple US startups entering ANZ and APAC, he
offers something rare — practical wisdom. He focuses on market
realities, resource alignment, and revenue timelines, helping
founders avoid costly missteps and build pragmatic, achievable
go‑to‑market plans.
A decorated former British Army EOD specialist, he later
spent 13 years with the New Zealand Defence Force,
commanding the NZSAS E Squadron and representing
New Zealand on Five Eyes and NATO groups while
contributing to global counter‑terrorism, capability
development and special operations initiatives.
His career includes supporting US Government Special
Forces programs and advising governments, defence
leaders and international partners in complex security
environments.
As an Advisor to Afrikapreneur, he provides strategic
insight into security, governance and resilience across
Africa, helping governments and investors navigate
challenging operating environments and support
long‑term stability and development.
As the Founder of "Grand Power" SRL, Anatolli established the
company in 2016 as a branch of the Slovak company of the same
name with the aim of organizing the production of sports and
hunting firearms.
The company's main activities are:-
•
Non-specialized wholesale trade
•
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
•
Wholesale of clothing and footwear
•
Intermediaries in trade in machinery, industrial
equipment, ships and aircraft
•
Intermediaries in trade in fuel, ores, metals and
industrial chemicals
•
Intermediaries in trade in specialized goods not
included in other categories
•
Intermediaries in trade in various goods
•
Manufacture, assembly, import, export, re-export,
trade in weapons and ammunition.
Sergey Yeliseyev is an international business executive with
extensive experience across payment cards, secure ID
documents, national eID programs, e‑passports, and
PKI‑based security solutions. He has worked closely with
banks, personalisation bureaus, processors, and
government institutions, giving him a deep, end‑to‑end
understanding of the global identity and payments
ecosystem.
Technically skilled and highly familiar with the latest
innovations in the card industry, Sergey brings strong
expertise in customised software development for card
personalisation, processing systems, and secure issuance
workflows. His background also includes hands‑on
experience with video surveillance technologies, adding
breadth to his security and infrastructure knowledge.
With a strong track record in business development,
solution design, and market trend analysis, Sergey supports
Afrikapreneur as an advisor on emerging opportunities in
payment technologies, digital identity, and secure
document programs across Africa and international
markets.
Irina is a senior business development leader with deep
international experience in biometrics, digital identity,
and large‑scale government transformation programs.
She drives strategic growth across Europe and Africa,
specialising in national ID ecosystems, border
management, elections, and secure enrollment
solutions.
Known for uniting commercial strategy with operational
execution, she excels in complex stakeholder
environments, long‑cycle government programs, and
multi‑partner ecosystems. Her expertise spans market
expansion, solution positioning, negotiations, and
managing major international opportunities from early
engagement through delivery.
As an advisor to Afrikapreneur, Irina strengthens the
organisation’s capability to support national‑scale
biometric and digital governance initiatives across the
continent.
Praney Jain is a distinguished and accomplished
advocate, renowned for his exceptional expertise
and unwavering dedication to the field of law.
With a stellar academic record and a strong
foundation in International Trade Laws, IPRs,
Contracts and Civil Laws, Praney has successfully
represented Indian as well as multinational clients
in various courts, including the Supreme Court of
India, the Delhi High Court, and District Courts.
He has been an active participant in various legal
forums, seminars, and workshops, sharing his
expertise and insights with fellow professionals.
As the Founder of Shailin Farming Solutions
Pvt. Ltd., Shailav's has been responsible for
building scalable ventures in agriculture,
sustainability, and rural innovation.
As Founder, he focuses on turning high-
potential ideas into practical, profitable, and
impact-driven businesses.
Through Shailin Farming Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,
the team works on modern farming
ecosystems, agri-consulting, and eco-
tourism—bridging traditional agriculture
with real market opportunities. Focused on
scale. Driven by execution. Built for impact.
•
Defining and developing budget, monitoring costs, and
optimizing resources to meet production goals.
•
Leading daily operational activities to achieve quality,
operational, and financial objectives and monitoring and
improving performance indicators in these areas.
•
Overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment to
ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
•
Collaboration with the QA department to implement and
maintain the quality management system, identifying and
implementing process improvements and new
technologies to enhanceefficiency / reduce waste.
•
Hiring, developing, and coaching team members to build
a collaborative and high-performance culture, ensuring
the safety of all employees.
Anil Kapoor is an engineering and leadership
professional with over four decades of experience
in manufacturing, quality, power projects,
technology and human resources. An Electrical
Engineer from IIT Roorkee, he served with BHEL in
senior leadership roles, including Director (HR)
and additionally Director (Power).
His expertise spans manufacturing excellence,
quality management, electrical rotating machines,
project execution, commissioning, operational
improvement and leadership development.
Following his retirement from BHEL, he has
continued as an independent consultant and
technical expert in power and industrial projects.
Anil is also an author and mentor, with a strong
interest in developing people, strengthening
organisational capability and improving decision
quality.
Areas of Expertise: Manufacturing | Quality |
Power Projects | Operational Excellence |
Leadership | Mentoring | Decision Making
Creating Smart Wealth
AFRIKAPRENEUR
Baba Neem Karoli
Guiding Energy
Humantarian Services
Alok Goel
Founder & CEO
Peter Harrington
Senior Advisor
Digital Identity
Adam Modd
Advisor Defence & Security
Anatolii Turturica
Advisor Defence Production
Vaibhav Gupta
Advisor Civil Infrastructure
Sergey Yeliseyev
Advisor for Secure ID Documents
& Digital Identity Technologies
Katerina Korreja
Advisor for Digital Identity
& Project Management Expert
Irina Stoica
Advisor for Large-Scale Government
Biometric & Digital Identity Programs
Praney Jain
Senior Legal Advisor
Shailav Manjkhola
Advisor Agro Farming & Hydroponics
Darko Todorovic
Advisor Ammunition Production
Anil Kapoor
Chief Advisor
Power Projects
Results driven Founder and Chief Executive Officer
with over twenty years of experience across
defence technology, security solutions, corporate
affairs, international contracts, and business
strategy.
Recognised for evaluating and deploying defence
and security technologies to strengthen border
security and internal safety while promoting
sustainable and greener solutions aligned with
circular economy principles.
VGS Solar & Building Systems Pvt. Ltd. leads in delivering
advanced Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEBs) and modular
steel construction solutions across India and South Asia.
As the CEO with over 27years of leadership, they drive
the company’s vision, emphasizing speed, safety, and
durability in large-scale projects.
Recent achievements include a 28-storey commercial
high-rise completed in 11 months and an industrial
facility with a 120 ft clear span, delivered in just 100 days
during the pandemic.
Katerina is a results-driven strategic advisor
specialising in the deployment of global Digital Identity
frameworks and complex government IT solutions
across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With a
100% project delivery success rate, she leads end-to-
end IT lifecycles from pre-sales to launch, ensuring
secure, scalable digital transformation. On
Afrikapreneur.com, Katerina advises on cross-border
identity systems and mentors the next generation of
project managers to build robust digital infrastructure.
Baba ji is a world renowned saint who is above
religion and recognised for his vision for
humanity and treating world as one family. He is
the main guiding energy and chief inspiration to
Afrikapreneur for carrying out humanitarian
missions across Africa for caring and uplifting
lives by promoting worldclass education,
building food and job security and promoting
wellbeing and prosperity among all Africans.
Baba ji truly inspired likes of Mark Zuckerberg,
Steve Jobs, Julia Roberts and many other global
citizens to render humanitarian services across
continents.
Monica is an educator, Brain & Memory trainer and the
Founder of WhiteForest Academy. She has over 20
years of teaching experience and is Master in
Computer Application. She is driven by a simple but
powerful belief: no one teaches students how to
learn—and memory is a trainable skill.
Her flagship initiative, Memory Jamboree, is a
structured memory sports program conducted at
multiple levels—Intra-school, Inter-school, Regional,
State, and National Level.
She is the author of No One Teaches How to Learn,
Memory Tools for the Schools, Game of Brains, and
Tickle Brain, designed to make learning effective,
engaging, and enjoyable for students of all ages..
Monica Thomas
Advisor Education & Memory Coach
As a freelance consultant with over Twenty Four
years of experience in the sugar industry, Parag
provides turnkey solutions for sugar and cogen
power projects, modernization, and capacity
building. He has a master's degree in
management studies, an associate's degree in
energy audit, and a bachelor's degree in
mechanical engineering. He is skilled in detail
engineering, MVR, and project planning.
He has successfully led and commissioned
multiple projects as a lead consultant for sugar,
cogen, and allied industries, delivering them on
time and within budget, and meeting the desired
operating cash flow for the clients. He can also
apply his operational experience, strategic
initiatives, and fundamental knowledge of project
financial requirements to ensure project success.
He is assionate about continuous improvement,
never-ending learning, and building long-term
relationships in the sugar industry.
Parag Gaikwad
Chief Advisor
Integrated Sugar Industrial Complex
Ashish Asthana
Chief Advisor
Finance & Economic Affairs
Ashish Asthana is a highly accomplished Chartered
Accountant with over 25 years of professional experience.
He became a member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) in 2000. Specializing in Anti-
Money Laundering (AML) and tax compliance, particularly in
the UAE and India, Ashish has cemented his reputation as a
trusted advisor in the financial services sector.
He co-founded Artifae in Dubai alongside Abhishek and
Sharaf to navigate the new corporate tax regime in the UAE,
obtaining a license for tax consultancy services. At Artifae,
Ashish contributes strategic insights to the management
team, leveraging his extensive experience to support SMEs
and promote their growth.
As a Founder and Managing Partner of TASK and Associates,
Ashish has led the firm to prominence. The firm serves
approximately 2,000 clients across multiple sectors,
including marketing, advertising, manufacturing, mining,
finance, NGOs, trading, real estate, government contractors,
political parties, and hospitality. Under his leadership, TASK
and Associates has become a trusted partner to both local
and international businesses, ensuring compliance, accuracy,
and financial success.
Vivek Tiwari is an independent strategic thinker
associated with international collaborations,
institutional development, media, and value-
driven initiatives. With a multidimensional
background spanning business, branding, human
behaviour, and cross-cultural engagement, he
brings clarity, discretion, and long-term
perspective to complex situations and emerging
opportunities. He is currently engaged in exploring
global partnerships and purpose-led ventures
connecting India with international markets.
PROJECTS
•
De-Salination Demonstration Event At Nellore,
Andhra Pradesh
•
Production Of Water And Energy By New
Organic Solution By De-salination technology
Of Sea Water
Vivek Tiwari
Advisor Strategy
Results driven Founder and Chief Executive
Officer with over twenty years of experience
across defence technology, security solutions,
corporate affairs, international contracts, and
business strategy.
Recognised for evaluating and deploying defence
and security technologies to strengthen border
security and internal safety while promoting
sustainable and greener solutions aligned with
circular economy principles.
Peter is a seasoned sales and marketing leader with
deep experience across IT, security infrastructure, and
emerging technologies. With a career spanning
Australia, APAC, and the USA, he brings strong
business acumen, multicultural insight, and a track
record of helping companies break into new markets.
He has led business development for complex
technology solutions, driven market research and
vertical expansion, and built high‑performing sales
teams through clear structure, coaching, and
hands‑on leadership. Comfortable working with
channel partners or selling directly at the front line,
Peter is known for his ability to win business and
strengthen long‑term customer relationships.
Having guided multiple US startups entering ANZ and
APAC, he offers something rare — practical wisdom.
He focuses on market realities, resource alignment,
and revenue timelines, helping founders avoid costly
missteps and build pragmatic, achievable
go‑to‑market plans.
Baba Neem Karoli
Guiding Energy
Humantarian Services
Peter Harrington
Senior Advisor
Digital Identity
Baba ji is a world renowned saint who is above
religion and recognised for his vision for humanity
and treating world as one family. He is the main
guiding energy and chief inspiration to
Afrikapreneur for carrying out humanitarian
missions across Africa for caring and uplifting lives
by promoting worldclass education, building food
and job security and promoting wellbeing and
prosperity among all Africans.
Baba ji truly inspired likes of Mark Zuckerberg,
Steve Jobs, Julia Roberts and many other global
citizens to render humanitarian services across
continents.
Alok Goel
Founder & CEO
Adam Modd
Advisor Defence & Security
A decorated former British Army EOD specialist, he
later spent 13 years with the New Zealand Defence
Force, commanding the NZSAS E Squadron and
representing New Zealand on Five Eyes and NATO
groups while contributing to global
counter‑terrorism, capability development and
special operations initiatives.
His career includes supporting US Government
Special Forces programs and advising governments,
defence leaders and international partners in
complex security environments.
As an Advisor to Afrikapreneur, he provides strategic
insight into security, governance and resilience
across Africa, helping governments and investors
navigate challenging operating environments and
support long‑term stability and development.
Anatolii Turturica
Advisor Defence Production
As the Founder of "Grand Power" SRL, Anatolli
established the company in 2016 as a branch of
the Slovak company of the same name with the
aim of organizing the production of sports and
hunting firearms.
The company's main activities are:-
•
Non-specialized wholesale trade
•
Wholesale of other machinery and
equipment
•
Wholesale of clothing and footwear
•
Intermediaries in trade in machinery,
industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
•
Intermediaries in trade in fuel, ores,
metals and industrial chemicals
•
Intermediaries in trade in specialized
goods not included in other categories
•
Intermediaries in trade in various
goods
•
Manufacture, assembly, import, export,
re-export, trade in weapons and
ammunition.
Vaibhav Gupta
Advisor Civil Infrastructure
VGS Solar & Building Systems Pvt. Ltd. leads in
delivering advanced Pre-Engineered Buildings
(PEBs) and modular steel construction solutions
across India and South Asia.
As the CEO with over 27years of leadership, they
drive the company’s vision, emphasizing speed,
safety, and durability in large-scale projects.
Recent achievements include a 28-storey
commercial high-rise completed in 11 months
and an industrial facility with a 120 ft clear span,
delivered in just 100 days during the pandemic.
Sergey Yeliseyev
Advisor for Secure ID Documents
& Digital Identity Technologies
Sergey Yeliseyev is an international business
executive with extensive experience across
payment cards, secure ID documents, national
eID programs, e‑passports, and PKI‑based
security solutions. He has worked closely with
banks, personalisation bureaus, processors, and
government institutions, giving him a deep,
end‑to‑end understanding of the global identity
and payments ecosystem.
Technically skilled and highly familiar with the
latest innovations in the card industry, Sergey
brings strong expertise in customised software
development for card personalisation,
processing systems, and secure issuance
workflows. His background also includes
hands‑on experience with video surveillance
technologies, adding breadth to his security and
infrastructure knowledge.
With a strong track record in business
development, solution design, and market trend
analysis, Sergey supports Afrikapreneur as an
advisor on emerging opportunities in payment
technologies, digital identity, and secure
document programs across Africa and
international markets.
Katerina Korreja
Advisor for Digital Identity
& Project Management Expert
Katerina is a results-driven strategic advisor
specialising in the deployment of global
Digital Identity frameworks and complex
government IT solutions across Europe,
Africa, and the Middle East. With a 100%
project delivery success rate, she leads end-
to-end IT lifecycles from pre-sales to launch,
ensuring secure, scalable digital
transformation. On Afrikapreneur.com,
Katerina advises on cross-border identity
systems and mentors the next generation of
project managers to build robust digital
infrastructure.
Irina Stoica
Advisor for Large-Scale Government
Biometric & Digital Identity Programs
Irina is a senior business development leader with
deep international experience in biometrics, digital
identity, and large‑scale government
transformation programs. She drives strategic
growth across Europe and Africa, specialising in
national ID ecosystems, border management,
elections, and secure enrollment solutions.
Known for uniting commercial strategy with
operational execution, she excels in complex
stakeholder environments, long‑cycle government
programs, and multi‑partner ecosystems. Her
expertise spans market expansion, solution
positioning, negotiations, and managing major
international opportunities from early
engagement through delivery.
As an advisor to Afrikapreneur, Irina strengthens
the organisation’s capability to support
national‑scale biometric and digital governance
initiatives across the continent.
Praney Jain
Senior Legal Advisor
Praney Jain is a distinguished and accomplished
advocate, renowned for his exceptional expertise
and unwavering dedication to the field of law.
With a stellar academic record and a strong
foundation in International Trade Laws, IPRs,
Contracts and Civil Laws, Praney has successfully
represented Indian as well as multinational
clients in various courts, including the Supreme
Court of India, the Delhi High Court, and District
Courts.
He has been an active participant in various legal
forums, seminars, and workshops, sharing his
expertise and insights with fellow professionals.
Shailav Manjkhola
Advisor Agro Farming & Hydroponics
As the Founder of Shailin Farming Solutions
Pvt. Ltd., Shailav's has been responsible for
building scalable ventures in agriculture,
sustainability, and rural innovation.
As Founder, he focuses on turning high-
potential ideas into practical, profitable, and
impact-driven businesses.
Through Shailin Farming Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,
the team works on modern farming
ecosystems, agri-consulting, and eco-
tourism—bridging traditional agriculture
with real market opportunities. Focused on
scale. Driven by execution. Built for impact.
Darko Todorovic
Advisor Ammunition Production
•
Defining and developing budget, monitoring
costs, and optimizing resources to meet
production goals.
•
Leading daily operational activities to
achieve quality, operational, and financial
objectives and monitoring and improving
performance indicators in these areas.
•
Overseeing the maintenance and repair of
equipment to ensure smooth and efficient
production processes.
•
Collaboration with the QA department to
implement and maintain the quality
management system, identifying and
implementing process improvements and
new technologies to enhanceefficiency /
reduce waste.
•
Hiring, developing, and coaching team
members to build a collaborative and high-
performance culture, ensuring the safety of
all employees.
Anil Kapoor
Chief Advisor
Power Projects
Anil Kapoor is an engineering and leadership
professional with over four decades of
experience in manufacturing, quality, power
projects, technology and human resources.
An Electrical Engineer from IIT Roorkee, he
served with BHEL in senior leadership roles,
including Director (HR) and additionally
Director (Power).
His expertise spans manufacturing excellence,
quality management, electrical rotating
machines, project execution, commissioning,
operational improvement and leadership
development. Following his retirement from
BHEL, he has continued as an independent
consultant and technical expert in power and
industrial projects.
Anil is also an author and mentor, with a
strong interest in developing people,
strengthening organisational capability and
improving decision quality.
Areas of Expertise: Manufacturing | Quality |
Power Projects | Operational Excellence |
Leadership | Mentoring | Decision Making
Monica Thomas
Advisor Education & Memory Coach
Monica is an educator, Brain & Memory trainer
and the Founder of WhiteForest Academy. She
has over 20 years of teaching experience and is
Master in Computer Application. She is driven
by a simple but powerful belief: no one teaches
students how to learn—and memory is a
trainable skill.
Her flagship initiative, Memory Jamboree, is a
structured memory sports program conducted
at multiple levels—Intra-school, Inter-school,
Regional, State, and National Level.
She is the author of No One Teaches How to
Learn, Memory Tools for the Schools, Game
of Brains, and Tickle Brain, designed to make
learning effective, engaging, and enjoyable for
students of all ages..
Parag Gaikwad
Chief Advisor
Integrated Sugar Industrial Complex
As a freelance consultant with over Twenty Four
years of experience in the sugar industry, Parag
provides turnkey solutions for sugar and cogen
power projects, modernization, and capacity
building. He has a master's degree in management
studies, an associate's degree in energy audit, and a
bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He is
skilled in detail engineering, MVR, and project
planning.
He has successfully led and commissioned multiple
projects as a lead consultant for sugar, cogen, and
allied industries, delivering them on time and within
budget, and meeting the desired operating cash
flow for the clients. He can also apply his operational
experience, strategic initiatives, and fundamental
knowledge of project financial requirements to
ensure project success. He is assionate about
continuous improvement, never-ending learning,
and building long-term relationships in the sugar
industry.
Ashish Asthana
Chief Advisor
Finance & Economic Affairs
Ashish Asthana is a highly accomplished
Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of
professional experience. He became a member
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India (ICAI) in 2000. Specializing in Anti-Money
Laundering (AML) and tax compliance,
particularly in the UAE and India, Ashish has
cemented his reputation as a trusted advisor in
the financial services sector.
He co-founded Artifae in Dubai alongside
Abhishek and Sharaf to navigate the new
corporate tax regime in the UAE, obtaining a
license for tax consultancy services. At Artifae,
Ashish contributes strategic insights to the
management team, leveraging his extensive
experience to support SMEs and promote their
growth.
As a Founder and Managing Partner of TASK and
Associates, Ashish has led the firm to
prominence. The firm serves approximately
2,000 clients across multiple sectors, including
marketing, advertising, manufacturing, mining,
finance, NGOs, trading, real estate, government
contractors, political parties, and hospitality.
Under his leadership, TASK and Associates has
become a trusted partner to both local and
international businesses, ensuring compliance,
accuracy, and financial success.
Vivek Tiwari
Advisor Strategy
Advisor – Manufacturing, Quality, Power
Projects & Leadership
Anil Kapoor is an engineering and leadership
professional with over four decades of
experience in manufacturing, quality, power
projects, technology and human resources.
An Electrical Engineer from IIT Roorkee, he
served with BHEL in senior leadership roles,
including Director (HR) and additionally
Director (Power).
His expertise spans manufacturing excellence,
quality management, electrical rotating
machines, project execution, commissioning,
operational improvement and leadership
development. Following his retirement from
BHEL, he has continued as an independent
consultant and technical expert in power and
industrial projects.
Anil is also an author and mentor, with a
strong interest in developing people,
strengthening organisational capability and
improving decision quality.
Areas of Expertise: Manufacturing | Quality |
Power Projects | Operational Excellence |
Leadership | Mentoring | Decision Making
