About
AK Advisory Group
A boutique U.S.–Africa advisory firm led by Aminata Kasse, connecting African opportunities with U.S. capital, expertise, partnerships, and markets.
Leadership
Aminata Kasse
Managing Director
EN | FRUSA · Africa
Aminata Kasse is a strategic business professional with experience spanning federal, multinational, and corporate environments in America. She brings a multidisciplinary background in project management, finance and business development.
With professional experience in the United States and international markets, she brings a cross-cultural perspective and a practical understanding of how organizations navigate complex business environments, develop strategic partnerships, and move opportunities from concept to execution.
A central focus of her work is strengthening economic and business connections between Africa and the United States, helping African governments, institutions, businesses, entrepreneurs, and project sponsors position credible opportunities and build relationships with potential U.S. investors, companies, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
Education
MBA
George Washington University – Washington DC
B.A., Business Administration
Strayer University – Washington DC
A.S., Computer Science
University of Birkhadem – Algiers
Certifications
- Project Management Essentials Certification – Johnson County Community College
Areas of expertise
- 01U.S.–Africa investment facilitation
- 02Strategic and management advisory
- 03International business development
- 04Investment readiness
- 05Project and program management
- 06Financial and business analysis
- 07Stakeholder engagement
- 08Cross-border partnership development
The firm
AK Advisory Group LLC is a boutique advisory firm based in the USA. The firm is a strategic bridge between African opportunities and the U.S. market, and a practical partner for U.S. organizations exploring Africa.
Many promising African opportunities can benefit from greater visibility, stronger investment positioning, and access to the right international relationships. The firm helps on both sides of that bridge: preparing and connecting African opportunities with U.S. capital, expertise, partnerships, and markets, and advising U.S. companies and organizations on partnerships and market expansion in Africa, with particular strength in Francophone and West African markets.
Languages
English and French. The founder is bilingual; the firm’s work reflects a strong Francophone and West Africa focus.
Values
Integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and measurable results, guiding sustainable partnerships that create long-term economic and business value.
01
Integrity
We say what we can do and what we cannot. No inflated claims.
02
Professionalism
Calm, precise work that respects counterparts on both sides of the Atlantic.
03
Collaboration
Partnerships work when roles are clear and stakeholders stay aligned.
04
Measurable results
Progress you can see: materials ready, introductions made, next steps owned, not vague activity.
How we work with you
Engagements are scoped to the opportunity. Typical work includes preparation, positioning, introductions, stakeholder engagement, business missions, and next-stage coordination, always advisory and facilitative.
- 01Start with a clear conversation about goals, constraints, and readiness
- 02Agree on scope before introductions or materials work begins
- 03Work in English, French, or both as the relationship requires
- 04Coordinate carefully across borders when multiple stakeholders are involved