Team
The Team Behind Zafarios
Built by people who understand both systems and reality.
Founders
Elke Stechow Zugah
Chief Executive Officer
Elke leads the strategic and educational direction of Zafarios with over 15 years of experience in education and pedagogy. She ensures that every feature serves a real classroom need and that technology enhances rather than complicates the learning experience.
Responsibilities
Languages
German, English, Spanish, Akan
Victor Zugah
Chief Operating Officer
Victor focuses on building systems that work in real environments, overseeing operations, pilot programs, and regional coordination. His approach ensures that Zafarios delivers reliably even in challenging infrastructure conditions.
Responsibilities
Languages
English, German
Paco Faber
Chief Financial Officer
Paco brings extensive expertise in corporate finance and governance with his Diplom-Kaufmann qualification. He ensures financial sustainability while maintaining the flexibility needed for growth in emerging markets.
Responsibilities
Languages
German, English
Janet Beneh
Education Operations
Janet manages education operations and community engagement in Ghana. Her deep understanding of local education dynamics ensures Zafarios stays grounded in real-world needs.
Responsibilities
Languages
English, Akan, Twi
Development
Augustus Otu
Software Engineering
Augustus leads day-to-day software development from Ghana, working closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into working features. He specializes in offline-first workflows and performance optimization for constrained environments.
Responsibilities
Languages
English
Andile Masela
Web & Mobile Development
Andile contributes to both web and mobile components, ensuring consistency across devices. His focus on multi-device usability helps Zafarios work seamlessly on any hardware.
Responsibilities
Languages
English, Zulu
Advisors
Janet Beneh
Local Education Landscape
Janet brings deep familiarity with Ghana's education landscape and stakeholder dynamics. She ensures the platform aligns with local structures and navigates complex stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities
Languages
English, Akan
Max Welhöner
Product Strategy
Max brings European market experience in EdTech product strategy and scaling. He advises on product positioning, adoption dynamics, and balancing features with scalability.
Responsibilities
Languages
German, English
Advisory Network
Education Policy
Former ministry officials and policy experts
NGO Leadership
Community development and CSR partnerships
Telco Partnerships
Mobile money and connectivity specialists
Investment Partners
EdTech investors for emerging markets
Want to join the team?
We're always looking for passionate people who want to make education accessible.
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