Emma has been named one of the top 10 women in Science & Technology in Africa, has twice been voted as one of the top 50 women globally in mobile entertainment, elected one of South Africa’s top business women and one of the 20 most powerful women in technology in Africa. Emma has also been judging the Digital Emmies for the last four years and is a board member for Wiki in Africa. As an entrepreneur Emma founded Triggerfish Animation (the largest and most successful animation company in Africa), Bozza (a global marketplace for musicians, poets and filmmakers).
Emma was also the former Executive Director of the Cape Digital Foundation, ensuring that there is a digitally connected society through Smart Townships.