Tao Zhou

Speaker Bio

Tao (Tiger) Zhou is a visionary entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in innovation and digital infrastructure. As Founder and CEO of Ahadi Corporation, he is leading one of Africa's most ambitious digital transformations—connecting underserved communities to affordable broadband, clean water, and essential services through the Konnect Ecosystem.

Tiger's career spans pioneering ventures across China and Africa. He co-founded CeresData, a leading enterprise storage technology firm, and launched ZionByte, introducing China's first "Workspace-as-a-Service" model—demonstrating his ability to anticipate technology shifts and build sustainable businesses.

In 2017, Tiger founded Ahadi ("promise" in Swahili), driven by the conviction that connectivity is a basic human right. Its flagship service, Konnect Internet, launched in 2020, now serves nearly three million users across Kenya, providing unlimited fiber-backed Wi-Fi at a fraction of market cost. Ahadi has expanded into Konnect Water and Konnect Food+, building a holistic "Community Infrastructure-as-a-Service" model that integrates digital inclusion with everyday livelihood needs.

Tiger holds a Master's in Engineering Management from Dartmouth College and dual Bachelor's degrees from Dartmouth and Middlebury College. Guided by a deep sense of mission, he continues to bridge technology and humanity — empowering millions to connect, thrive, and transform Africa’s digital future.