Karl Matzke

Karl Matzke is an experienced management consultant and business strategist with a diverse background spanning several industries. Currently a Board Member at ITC Africa and an advisor at Softcom Limited, Matzke has operated Matzke and Associates since 2005, focusing on market opportunity evaluations and alternative fuel vehicle business development for Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America. Previous roles include co-lead partner in impact investing at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund, business coach for Stanford Seed in West Africa, and business continuity manager at Stanford Health Care. Matzke's professional journey also includes significant positions at Sun Microsystems and Apple. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completion of the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University.