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Mari-Lise du Preez


As Partnerships Manager for i2i, Mari-Lise puts her interest in networks and partnerships to practical use. She is also interested in the social aspects of learning and innovation.

Before joining i2i, she worked as an independent consultant for clients like the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) at the University of Pretoria, and the Sustainability Institute. Prior to that, she was a programme manager at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), and she lectured at the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Qualifications
  • MA in international studies, Stellenbosch University
Recent Work by Mari-Lise du Preez
“If you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere”: Innovating in Lagos
We set out to understand the dynamics and factors enabling the three top innovation ecosystems in sub-Saharan...
Innovation ecosystems
What enables tech innovation ecosystems to flourish? Innovations of all kinds contr...
Cape Town tech ecosystem: Strengthening inclusive innovation in a divided city
“The idea is that tensions and challenges in the city region also point to opportunities for innovation and...
Finding partners in uncharted territory: How to harness network effects to build relationships when you’re starting from scratch
Learning how to navigate a complex and changing stakeholder landscape is an essential skill for anyone in the social impact space. So, how do you go [...]