Milion Zeleke

Milion Zeleke is a strategic leader and entrepreneur with over eight years of experience in advisory, technology, and public-private partnerships. As the Founder & Executive Chairman of Grand Squared Corporation, he empowers businesses and governments through strategic advisory, networking, and government relations, with a focus on Africa’s economic transformation.

Zeleke has served on the board of the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) and has organized high-level discussions and forums featuring African presidents, ministers of finance, and central bank governors to foster economic development and investment opportunities. He is also a frequent attendee of the United Nations High-Level Meetings, World Bank & IMF Spring and Annual Meetings, where he convenes strategic dialogues with key stakeholders to drive capital flows into emerging markets.

In the technology sector, Zeleke co-founded AXYZ Blockchain Solutions alongside AXYZ Global Group in the UAE, where they developed 15 software solutions focused on blockchain and digital transformation. Prior to that, he collaborated with Westwood Investment Consultancy, providing deal flow for their technology sector investments.

Committed to leveraging emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and financial technology—Zeleke drives sustainable growth across energy, agriculture, and digital infrastructure. He has cultivated strong partnerships with multinational corporations, investment banks, hedge funds, and policymakers, including key figures within the Trump administration, to strengthen U.S.-Africa diplomatic and economic ties.

In recognition of his impact, he received the Most Innovative Financial Inclusion Award of Excellence at the United Nations General Assembly (2022). He is also a frequent panelist at investment and technology conferences, offering insights on venture capital, digital transformation, and emerging markets.

Zeleke has played a pivotal role in a $2 billion minority- and women-led venture fund, supporting underrepresented founders and fostering inclusive growth.

Driven by a vision to position Africa on the global stage, Zeleke continues to forge high-impact partnerships that advance the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while creating opportunities for the continent’s youth.