Linda Omara Koledade
Mining & Metals Dealmaker, Start-up Mentor, Founder IDC, Savant, Mustard Seed
Linda is Ugandan national, raised in South Africa, passionate about development in the African continent. Highlights of her career, background and expertise are detailed below:
- She holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree, with Finance and Accounting majors from University of Cape Town and an Executive Master in Finance from INSEAD
- He has over 14 years experience in Investment Banking, including leading high structuring finance in the mining, renewable energy, infrastructure sectors. Most recently primarily for the purchase of equity using preference shares
- She is currently working in development finance funding equity & debt in the mining and metals sector across the African continent.
- She is also a startup mentor at Savant Venture Fund: Savant invests in African hardware and deep technology companies that are underpinned by science and engineering innovations.
- She is the founder and CEO of Mustard Seed, a platform that empowers entrepreneurs and professionals focusing on the following topics: Investing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Venture Capital.
2025 Agenda Sessions
A new talent pool - preparing tomorrow’s next generation of miners in an evolving technology world
• New generation of miners- new education adoption required?
• What role does AI play, and is today's workforce ready to integrate with tomorrow's future miners?
• How to embrace new approaches and opinions, without compromising on experience
• Can new generation communities hold the key to this challenge?
• If they do, how does the industry manage their access to education and training?
Tuesday 04 February 14:05 - 14:45 CTICC1
Disruptive Discussions
• What role does AI play, and is today's workforce ready to integrate with tomorrow's future miners?
• How to embrace new approaches and opinions, without compromising on experience
• Can new generation communities hold the key to this challenge?
• If they do, how does the industry manage their access to education and training?
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg