Online Event
Pitch Your Energy Startup Idea to Energy Investors & Experts
Get actionable, instant feedback on your Energy startup
Date
Feb 17, 2023
Time
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Address
Online Event
Do you have a startup, or a strong idea for an Energy startup? Could you use blunt, honest feedback on your startup ideas? On this live and interactive online event you can pitch your ideas to a panel of Energy startup investors and experts for ratings and feedback. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze businesses. Pre-submit your pitch for priority feedback, but we will also be selecting pitches live from the chat.
To pre-submit, your pitch, visit https://forms.gle/Camdn5kMLxwhFQ1f6
Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup idea
Feedback Experts:
- Martin Mbonu - Director, MNOs & Customer Success @ MFS Africa: Martin has an in-depth experience in software engineering, systems/process integrations, customer success, and Agile project management. He has worked in industries spanning Banking, payments, and FinTech. He considers himself a rational strategist and over the years, and has delivered great user & systems experiences across various sectors which include mobile Payment Systems, mobile money platforms, core banking applications, and process optimization.
- Surayyah Ahmad - Executive Secretary Startup Arewa + Founder, CEO Ethco Group UK @ Startup Arewa + Ethco Group UK: Surayyah Ahmad, is an executive for digital technology companies and startup accelerators. She has led the digital technology sector for a long time, creating new goods and services and managing game-changing innovations. She offers a unique viewpoint and valuable industry knowledge due to her participation in various innovative digital technology endeavors. She is passionate about helping individuals and companies pursue careers in digital technology. She guides her pupils to become exceptional professionals. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced professional looking to advance, she is committed to your success.
- Lavina Ramkissoon - Africa's Voice - Chairperson and Director #aiMom @ Founder Institute: She has harvested a blended spread between the multidisciplinary, multi-sector, and multi technologies. Currently holds the position of chairperson, director, and founder with a passion for unlocking and being the consciousness for Africa's Artificial Intelligence arenas. Recently awarded Africa's trailblazer in leadership and global women in leadership. Areas include strategy, technology, and psychology which expand into Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Ethics while developing skills to humanize technology. Mentoring students in business in the field of AI Ethics, Applied AI, Applied merged technologies, AR/VR, IoT, and Robotics. Other areas include startup growth acceleration (Entrepreneurship), Ideation, all things AI, Blockchain, and Venture Investing. #buildafrica, #letsinnovatetogethe
- Faiz Bashir - CEO @ FlexiSAF: Faiz Bashir is the CEO of FlexiSAF. Founded in 2010, FlexiSAF currently helps over 700 schools to automate their processes. Faiz supports and creates opportunities for out-of-school children and improves the quality of education using technology under the FlexiSAF Foundation platform. As FlexiSAF's CEO, I am responsible for driving the company's vision and overseeing product development and business strategy.
- Lanre Philips - CEO @ Elpee Consults: Olanrewaju Phillips is a career Sales/Marketing professional whose experience has spanned over 20 years in the FMCG, Banking, and Telecommunications industries. He has thrived in intellectually stimulating and dynamic work environments that have ensured growth and development. His career started in the sales and marketing of photographic equipment and chemicals with Fototek Industries Limited. He, later on, moved into Banking where he excelled in the two banks where he worked – NNB International Bank and pioneer Marketing Staff of Guardian Express Bank, Jos. His foray into telecommunications began as Corporate Sales Consultant for Vmobile Nigeria (now Airtel Nigeria), rapidly rising to the position of Manager, Corporate Sales (North) and later Head, Commercial Division, North East Region. He later moved on to Globacom Limited as Cluster Head (North East Region) and was subsequently elevated to National Head, Hotels, Food & Beverages Sector of the Corporate Sales department. He was later redeployed as National Head for International Organisations and Embassies and recently as Head, Manufacturing and HFB sector. Olanrewaju’s experience in the telecommunications industry has given him the opportunity to successfully manage Zain Nigeria and Globacom’s business in various capacities across the country, leading teams to achieve higher performances and results.
- Idowu Akinde - Founder @ Boolean Labs: Idowu Akinde (fondly referred to as “Coach”) has nearly two decades of experience leading multi-million-dollar product teams to success and has provided some form of coaching, mentoring, or advisory to over 700 innovation teams (entrepreneurs in startups as well as intrapreneurs in enterprises) on 4 continents. As Founder of the digital co-creation firm Boolean Labs, Idowu brings to the table a deep understanding of digital product development (spanning both enterprise and startups) cutting across many verticals. He is frequently sought after as a speaker on Startup Building, Digital Product Development, and Investor Readiness. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/idowuakinde/
- Mohammed Ibrahim Jega - Founder @ Startup Arewa + Domineum Blockchain Solutions + Partner, FI Abuja: Jega is a tech community leader and Founder of Startup Arewa, a Non-Governmental Organization designed to build a Sustainable Northern Tech Ecosystem unlocking the potential of the Region. FI Abuja Founding Director/partner at Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute, Chairman Board AgriTECH Hub, Official Member of Forbes Business Council, and also International Partner Nigeria to the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF). Mohammed has a vast experience in Business Development, Marketing, Project Management, Content Development, and Basic Application Development. Amongst other members of International Organizations, Mohammed is a Board Member, of Young Innovators Nigeria, Kickcity, Ambassador Cyber Security Challenge Nigeria (CYSEC-NG), Regional Ambassador Codefest International, and also Chairman of, the Advisory Board of AIESEC ABU Zaria.
- Avis Charles - CEO @ Fuspay Technology: 15 years of experience in business Growth, Business development, product design & management, business strategy, Software infrastructure design, Branding, UI/UX Design, Software architecture, API Standardization, and Project management. Mastery in Design thinking, Integrated Product Design, Strategy, Business Commercial & Product Cost engineering, and a leader of teams. A serial social entrepreneur with proven capacity in growing 4 businesses and consulting for over 18 startups from an idea into a world-class business case. Founder and co-founder of Fuspay Technology & QP Technologies and a mentor at www.startuparewa.ng.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about different Pitch Deck formats, or visit our Insight Blog for more startup tips.
Find more Startup Events, learn about different Pitch Deck formats, or visit our Insight Blog for more startup tips.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 6,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 95 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 6,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 95 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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