CHEA FRANCIS: 'A 40 UNDER 40 CEO' CATALYZING AFRICA’S DIGITAL FUTURE THROUGH ACE LAB’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

Chea Francis is driving Africa’s digital transformation through Ace Lab, empowering startups, nurturing tech talent, and building an inclusive innovatio.

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Chea Francis, Co-Founder of Ace Lab
Chea Francis, Co-Founder of Ace Lab



As the Co-Founder of Ace Lab, Chea Francis is pioneering a new wave of digital transformation across Africa, one that centers African talent, accelerates startup growth, and builds bridges between technology and scalable impact. With a bold vision and a passion for systems change, Chea is positioning Ace Lab as a powerhouse for innovation-driven entrepreneurship on the continent.

Driven by a mission to unlock Africa’s creative and technical potential, Chea co-founded Ace Lab to provide aspiring founders and startups with the tools, mentorship, and infrastructure they need to thrive. Under his leadership, the platform has evolved into a dynamic innovation hub, supporting early-stage ventures, building developer communities, and delivering world-class tech education tailored to African realities.

From launching coding bootcamps and accelerator programs to forging strategic partnerships across the continent, Chea has placed digital inclusion and startup empowerment at the heart of his work. His commitment to democratizing access to tech opportunities has not only shaped careers but also sparked ventures that are solving real-world challenges in health, finance, education, and agriculture.

A visionary entrepreneur with a track record of nurturing talent and ecosystems, Chea’s influence extends beyond Ace Lab. He is a mentor, community builder, and advocate for youth-led innovation, often championing the role of African startups in driving sustainable economic growth. His leadership style blends strategy with empathy, ensuring that innovation remains inclusive, locally grounded, and future-ready.

Through Ace Lab, Chea Francis is proving that Africa’s digital leap forward will be driven by young, resilient, and visionary leaders. His work continues to inspire a generation of change makers, transforming ideas into impact and challenges into opportunities for a digitally empowered continent.

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