Jeph Acheampong

Jeph B. Acheampong is the Founder and Director of Blossom Academy, an award-winning educational institution based in West Africa. Blossom Academy creates pathways for underserved youths to develop data skills, empowering them to enter the evolving job market and build sustainable livelihoods. The academy’s impactful work has earned Jeph and his organization notable recognition, including the prestigious Expo 2020 Dubai Global Innovator Award, as well as honors from the Livelihood Impact Fund, the African Visionary Fund, and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. Their achievements have been highlighted in prominent media outlets such as CNN’s What’s The Big Idea, the United Nations Decent Jobs For Youth, and the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York.

Before founding Blossom Academy, Jeph was a founding member of Esusu Financial, a fintech unicorn that uses data-driven solutions to empower tenants and improve property performance. He also worked as a data solutions consultant at Experian PLC. Jeph holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University and has served as a Fellow at both Princeton in Africa and Acumen

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