Beran Dondeh Gillen is a business development leader and technologist with over 20 years of experience driving digital innovation and enterprise growth in The Gambia. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Hub, where she supports tech-enabled and women-led startups with business strategy, investment readiness, and funding. A trusted advisor on ICT policy, she has contributed to key national digital frameworks, including the ICT Act, Cybercrime Bill, and Data Protection Bill. Beran has led major digital transformation projects in government and private sectors, trained hundreds of entrepreneurs, and advocates for digital inclusion and women in tech on global platforms.