About us

SkillBridge is part of A2SV, a social impact organization that bridges the gap between Africa’s top talent and global tech opportunities. A2SV trains students in data structures, algorithms, and system design, equipping them with the skills to thrive in the tech industry. With over 800 students trained from 20+ African countries, A2SV has successfully placed graduates in companies like Google, Amazon, Bloomberg, and more. Beyond training, A2SV fosters a tech ecosystem in Africa by incubating projects like SkillBridge, aimed at tackling the continent’s most pressing challenges.

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Our Mission


Transforming Education in Ethiopia

Our mission is to transform the educational landscape in Ethiopia by making learning more accessible, engaging, and effective for all students. We are committed to leveraging innovative technologies and Artificial Intelligence to overcome barriers to education.

We ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

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Our Vision


Transforming Education Through AI

Our vision is to create a world where learning is both effective and enjoyable, empowering students with the tools they need to excel and equipping schools to inspire.

We strive to be the catalyst for academic excellence, making high-quality and personalized education accessible to all.

Team behind skillbridge

Our team consists of software and electrical engineering graduates from Addis Ababa University, deeply familiar with the higher education system. Supported by advisors from Turkiye and the US, we bring a diverse range of technical and strategic skills.

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Yididiya Kebede

Project Lead

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Software Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Lealem Getahun

Deputy Project Lead

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Software Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Nigatu Paulos

Mobile Developer

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Electrical Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Yohannes Ketema

Mobile Developer

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Software Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Liben Hailu

Web Developer

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Software Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Bereket Nigussie

Backend Developer

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Biomedical Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Feven Belay

Web Developer

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Software Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Yakin Teshome

Web Developer

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Computer Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Daniel Tefera

Backend Developer

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Software Engineering Graduate from Addis Ababa University.

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Emre Varol

Business Advisor

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Founder and CEO at A2SV, Ex-Google, Palantir, Liftoff ML Engineer.

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Selman Kaldiroglu

Product Advisor

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Chief Product Officer at Pariti, Ex-Meta Technical Program Manager.