Brendan Fernandez is a Founder & CEO of Graf-in Tech and MEMSA Board Director.

He is a tech entrepreneur passionate about building innovative and effective solutions to solve problems. Particularly, I’m interested in addressing critical social, economic and environmental challenges facing Africa.

My technical expertise are in engineering and data science. I believe in building solutions through collaborations and partnerships —- so let’s connect and engage!

With extensive experience in international business development and technological innovation, I specialise in market expansion and commercialisation. In my current role as a Project Manager (Commercialisation) for the Natural Resources and Energy division at the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), I support the commercialisation of technological innovations, aligning with our division’s strategic objectives. My responsibilities include financial management, stakeholder engagement, portfolio management, and governance, ensuring the successful commercialisation of TIA-funded technologies and products.

Previously, I served as a Senior Market Advisor at Enterprise Ireland, where I helped drive export growth for Irish companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. My role involved leveraging a network of buyers and decision-makers, identifying market opportunities, and supporting client companies in market entry and expansion.

I also held the role of Southern Africa Trade Services Manager at the Department for International Trade (DIT) in Africa, where I managed major strategic events, facilitated market research, and built relationships with UK and Southern African businesses.

With a background in business development, project management, and commercialisation across various sectors, I am equipped to contribute to growth and innovation in diverse industries. My aim is to leverage my skills and network to create sustainable business opportunities and drive impactful results.

Matt Lloyd is the current marketing and sales manager at Stone Three. He leads our efforts in driving business growth and enhancing brand visibility. With a passion for innovative solutions and customer satisfaction, he also oversees strategic marketing initiatives and sales operations, ensuring Stone Three’s cutting-edge technology reaches clients worldwide.

Ms Nqangi Mjimba - Ncube is a Portfolio Manager in the Natural Resources unit with 11 years’ experience in the tech development and commercialisation fraternity. Prior to that she worked for the former Lonrho, now Lonmin as intern, Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration (Pty) Ltd and Ivanhoe (Pty) Ltd as a geoscientist in Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana. Nqangi is passionate about the mining industry and recently circular economy, mineral criticality, water and infrastructure as well as climate change. Nqangi spends some of her time attending to her flower garden and vegetable patch. She is also involved in Christian & charity activities, enjoys giving back as well as mentoring and coaching young people.