About
Name: Kamdi Okonjo
Nationality: Nigerian
Current role: Founder, KEd Ai
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Film Studies and History) – University of Dublin Trinity College
Kamdi is a recipient of the MSt in Entrepreneurship Scholarship for women.
What led you to take the Cambridge Judge Business School’s MSt in Entrepreneurship?
As the eldest of 6 daughters in a family deeply committed to education and empowerment, I have long felt a responsibility to lighten my parents’ financial burden and set a strong example for my siblings. My father, co-founder of one of Africa’s largest women-in-business organisations, instilled in me the values of leadership and legacy. With a strong entrepreneurial foundation and a passion for empowering women, I saw the MSt in Entrepreneurship as a critical step to refine my skills, grow my company and contribute to a more inclusive business landscape.
How do you feel about being awarded your scholarship?
This scholarship is not just a lifeline, it is a launchpad. It offers me the opportunity to fully commit to my studies while building a business that serves others. With the support of this scholarship, I can complete my education, scale my ventures and in turn, mentor and invest in other brilliant women entrepreneurs who lack access to the support systems they deserve.
Where do you see your programme journey taking you in your future career?
I envision leading my AI Edtech Platform, the company I founded to innovate in education, through its growth phase targeting a potential market of over one billion students. We are currently about to release our minimum viable product (MVP) to a select number of educators and professors across Ireland, South Africa and the UK and will release the second iteration hopefully by the end of August 2025.
The knowledge I gain at Cambridge will fill critical skill gaps and enable me to lead with confidence. My long-term ambition is to create platforms, like AFA and Teen Tate, that celebrate history, promote education, cultural pride and support women entrepreneurs through mentorship, AI innovation and financial empowerment.
What does Cambridge mean to you?
Cambridge represents opportunity, excellence and global leadership. It’s a place where I can bring my vision into sharper focus and learn from the best to make a meaningful impact. For me, it also symbolises a commitment to future generations, particularly young women, who deserve to see themselves as leaders, innovators and changemakers.