Our Team

A consultant Clinical virologist, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana. His research area span across Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Viral diseases, Respiratory Tract Viral diseases, HIV Drug Resistance, Prevention of Mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and Viral pathogenesis. An experienced consultant in diagnostic health system strengthening and analysis, Infectious disease research, and policy development.

His field of expertise covers Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Laboratory Systems and Laboratory Systems Strengthening.

Jasiel Martin-Odoom is the Africa Investment Officer at Accion Venture Lab. In this role, Jasiel is leading Venture Lab’s Africa business, investing in innovative, inclusive fintech solutions, and supporting Venture Lab’s portfolio companies to scale their growth and impact further.

Prior to joining Accion, Jasiel was the Senior Investment Associate at Unreasonable Collective, a pledge fund focused on channeling diverse capital and support to Series A climate-tech companies globally. Jasiel also has experience providing portfolio support to over 100 growth-stage founders with fundraising and strategic support in the UK and EMEA.

Jasiel holds an MPA in Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.