Eyitemi Popo is a visionary entrepreneur and Forbes-listed changemaker whose work is reshaping how women explore and experience Africa. As Founder of Girls Trip Tours and President of the Girls MAP Foundation, she has built a women-led tourism ecosystem that empowers young women through immersive travel and mentorship across Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
Her ventures have been featured in National Geographic, AfroTech, and Talks at Google, and recognized by Forbes for building community through travel.
A champion of ethical AI, Eyitemi led developer-focused strategy at Mozilla, where she advanced transparency and inclusion in tech. Her leadership earned her a spot among DMZ’s Women of the Year in 2022.
From mentoring startups to co-founding Africa’s first data science academy for women, Eyitemi is a rising force in global innovation. Her work exemplifies the spirit of transformation, inclusion, and impact that defines the next generation of changemakers.
