AI for Good Global CommissionGlobal Commissioner
Jul 2026 — Present
Strive Masiyiwa founded Econet and Cassava Technologies, whose businesses span telecommunications, fiber networks, data centers, cloud services and AI infrastructure. He also co-founded Higherlife Foundation. His board and advisory work includes Netflix, the Gates Foundation, National Geographic and Bank of America. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cardiff University.
Strive Masiyiwa founded Econet and Cassava Technologies, whose businesses span telecommunications, fiber networks, data centers, cloud services and AI infrastructure. He also co-founded Higherlife Foundation. His board and advisory work includes Netflix, the Gates Foundation, National Geographic and Bank of America. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cardiff University.
Career
Laurel StrategiesBoard of Advisors Member
Jun 2026 — Present
Gates FoundationBoard of Trustees Member
Jan 2022 — Present
Cassava TechnologiesFounder and Executive Chairman
Nov 2021 — Present
NetflixNon-Executive Director
Dec 2020 — Present
Bank of AmericaGlobal Advisory Board Member
Dec 2019 — Present
National GeographicBoard of Trustees Member
Jan 2019 — Present
Higherlife FoundationCo-Founder
1996 — Present
Econet GroupFounder and Executive Chairman
1993 — Present
Advanced Research + Invention AgencyNon-Executive Director
May 2025 — May 2026