Kevin Braithwaite – Root Space

Kevin Braithwaite is an entrepreneur focused on ventures that tackle key global challenges such as poverty, climate change, disease and international conflict. He is a director and co-founder of RootSpace, a social venture incubator in Beirut, Lebanon, that works to foster sustainable social and economic development through innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. Kevin has founded and built multiple technology companies and advised a wide range of early stage investors, incubators, universities, multinational corporations and non-profits. For a number of years, he worked with the venture incubator at the University of Cambridge, where he mentored and supported a wide range of young entrepreneurs. Kevin is also an advisory board member for cleantech, mobile and web ventures focused on social and environmental impact in developing and emerging markets.