OUR FOUNDER

Bako Ambianda

Bako Ambianda is a Cameroonian-born entrepreneur, bestselling author, public speaker, and investor with diversified business interests across Africa. From humble beginnings, his holding company, Bako Group, has grown into a Pan-African enterprise with operations spanning Energy, Technology, Media, and Real Estate.

He serves as the Managing Partner of Backbone Capital Ventures, a venture capital firm that provides early-stage funding to innovative startups and emerging technology companies in Africa. He is also the Executive Chairman of ATIGS Network, a global membership organization that promotes international trade and investment in Africa, with active chapters in several countries.

Over the years, Bako has received numerous accolades for his leadership and impact, including being named Most Admired Young Global African (2019), receiving the Africa Business Advocate Award (2019), and being recognized as a Global Business Disruptor (2018). He was also featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 Most Promising Entrepreneurs (2020), honored with the Ooni of Ife Royal African Leadership Award (2024), and selected as one of Forty Under 40 Africa (2025).

Bako remains deeply committed to empowering Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs, driving sustainable development, and transforming the continent through innovation, investment, and leadership.

Moments of Bako Ambianda

Bako Ambianda at the Solar Business Expo In Texas, USA

Bako Ambianda at Meet in Japan Trade Mission in Tokyo, Japan

Bako Ambianda and Femi Otedola at Burg Arab Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Bako Ambianda and Vusi Thembekwayo at EMY Africa Awards in Ghana

Bako Ambianda and Abdul Samad Rabiu at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting in Ghana

Bako Ambianda and Tony O. Elumelu at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting in Ghana

Bako Ambianda at the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Bako Ambianda at the Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) in Washington, DC.

Bako Ambianda and Hon Shina Pella at Leadership Conference in Ghana

Bako Ambianda at Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Bako Ambianda and Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong at Russia-Africa Summit in Russia

Bako Ambianda and Akon - Aliaune Damala Bouga

Bako Ambianda and António Henriques da Silva

Bako Ambianda and Ashish J. Thakkar

Bako Ambianda and Chris Folayan

Bako Ambianda and Daymond John at SXSW Festival n Austin, Texas

Bako Ambianda and Donald Kaberuka at Africa Day Event in Washington D.C.

Bako Ambianda and Jack O'Donohue, LEED AP

Bako Ambianda and Mrs. Toyin Sanni

Bako Ambianda and NJ Ayuk

Bako Ambianda and Patrice Motsepe at the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia

Bako Ambianda and Reginald Yofi Grant at the Global Business Forum in Dubai

Bako Ambianda and Robert Friedland

Bako Ambianda and Sangu Delle at the Global Business Forum in Dubai

Bako Books

Bako Books empowers young people to achieve personal and professional growth through books, mentorship, and support programs.

The Bako Way

Destined To Win in the Game of Life

Who is in Your Ears

Invest in Your Mindset

Ingredients to Uplift Your Journey

Bako Books

Bako Podcasts

A collection of Podcast 🎙 programs by Bako Ambianda on entrepreneurship and personal development.

The Bako Show℠

A business / interview podcast where Bako Ambianda hosts conversations with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders on topics like economic development, leadership, and entrepreneurship in Africa.

Apple Podcast

YouTube