AfroTech Conference 2026

Tetiana Anderson

Managing Partner, Starfield Media

Track Global, Future of Marketing

Biography

From Baghdad to Brooklyn and Washington DC to Riyadh, Tetiana Anderson has built a career telling stories that move audiences and shape ideas. A 2026 Sundance Institute/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation award-winning writer, Telly winner, five-time Emmy nominee and NAACP Image Award nominee, she advises global organizations, creates acclaimed films and hosts Comcast Newsmakers. A graduate of Fisk University and Columbia University, her work has appeared on networks including PBS, CNN, CBS, MSNBC and NBC.

Sessions

  1. Africa's Fintech Opportunity

    Thu, Nov 5, 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM CT

    Track Global

    Africa's fintech ecosystem is building financial infrastructure the rest of the world is watching. Mobile money, digital lending, and cross-border payments are being reimagined at scale, and the builders driving it are redefining what's possible. Zekarias Amsalu has accelerated 100+ African startups and helped unlock $400M in growth capital. This session explores what's being built and how diaspora professionals can actively participate.

  2. Building Brands That Command Attention

    Tue, Nov 3, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM CT

    Track Future of Marketing

    Every channel is saturated. AI has made content creation nearly free. Consumer loyalty is harder to earn than ever. Shannon Womack and Keena Grigsby are leading brand strategy at three of the most recognized names in business and navigating these pressures at scale every day. This conversation examines what it actually takes to cut through, build lasting consumer trust, and lead creative teams when the rules of brand are being rewritten in real time.

  3. Future of Marketing Summit Presented by People INC. Begins

    Tue, Nov 3, 10:44 AM – 10:45 AM CT

    Track Future of Marketing

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