We are bridging the accessibility gap in purpose-driven entrepreneurship
Meet the Entrepreneurs In Training
Lwazi Wali
Chidi Nwaogu
Aanandita Gahlot
Kishan Gajjar
Ranjani Sridharan
Maria Kiejnich
Rong Feng
Letitia Seglah
Abiodun Akanbi
Lucy Njuguna
Varun Singhi
Joel Christoph
Application process
Cohort 1 applications are now closed. Over the 20-day application period, we received over 400 applications from all over the world for our first cohort of EITs. Out of the 60 shortlisted candidates, 12 EITs were selected for the program from North America to Africa and Europe to Asia with 8 countries represented, and over 50% women.
Applicants at a glance
Entrepreneur In Training
Program
The Digital Economist Entrepreneur In Training (EIT) Program stands for our approach to global impact: Engage, Innovate, Transform. The program is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for early-stage professionals, recent graduates and students who are looking for practical training in building digital-first businesses. With a focus on social entrepreneurship, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and economics training, the 12–24 week program provides an unparalleled opportunity to work alongside global leaders in financial technology, emerging technologies (like blockchain, AI/ML, predictive analytics, IoT, AR/VR) and technology investing.
Previous EITs
GRACE SCHILLEWAERT
ENTREPRENEUR IN TRAINING
Grace is an Economics major at Vanderbilt University. During her EIT program at The Digital Economist, she founded and launched Monticello Education Connection, inspired by team discussions on "antifragility" as applied to education.
ATTICUS LI
ECONOMIST IN TRAINING
Atticus is a strategist and behavioral economist and primarily focused on implementing The Digital Economist's offerings by drawing insights from applied behavioral economics. He is also the founder of Unhackmylife.