Daniel Yu

Daniel Yu

Founder and CEO - Wasoko

Daniel Yu founded Wasoko (formerly Sokowatch) after witnessing pervasive product stock outs at small retail stores while living in Egypt. Prior to founding Wasoko, Daniel worked as a software developer and Chief Technical Officer for several early-stage startups in the US and attended the University of Chicago where he focused on International Studies and Linguistics. Through his work with Wasoko, Daniel has received international recognition as the winner of the Prince of Wales Young Entrepreneur Prize, designation by the White House as an Emerging Global Entrepreneur, and as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs. Daniel has worked in or travelled to 60+ countries and speaks Mandarin, Swahili, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Cantonese, and French.

All Sessions by Daniel Yu

Day 1 12.06.2025
13:20 - 14:00

Catapult Session 3

Breakout Room 1

In each Catapult session, pioneering urban development projects take center stage, pitching their vision to a panel of expert mentors. From new city ventures and special economic zones to next-generation infrastructure and digital governance models, each project will receive direct feedback, strategic insights, and potential pathways for acceleration. Whether you're an investor, policymaker, or urban innovator, Catapult offers a front-row seat to the ideas shaping the next generation of cities.