Dr. Elsa Gayle Zekeng is the Founder and CEO of SökerData Ltd, a startup focused on increasing diversity in clinical trials and engaging underrepresented communities in life sciences. She has led her startup to secure investment from prestigious accelerators including Techstars and KQ Labs from the Francis and Crick Institute. Dr. Zekeng’s leadership extends to roles as the Advisory Trustee at the Science and Industry Museum and as an Independent Council Member at the University of Salford. Her advocacy for women in STEM, particularly in health and life sciences, has made her a sought-after speaker and ambassador on the international stage.