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Launching and Scaling Startups in Africa: Insights from FI Founders

Learn proven strategies and insights to build a thriving startup in Africa

Date
fev 05, 2025
Time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Launching a startup in Africa presents unique opportunities and challenges. At this live online event, attendees will gain actionable insights from Founder Institute alumni and seasoned mentors on building and scaling startups in the African market. This interactive session includes case studies, practical advice, and a dedicated Q&A segment with experts to answer your pressing questions. If you're an entrepreneur aiming to navigate the dynamic African startup ecosystem, don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow. Register now to join this engaging discussion!
What You'll Learn:

  • Proven strategies for launching and scaling startups in the African market.
  • Real-world insights from successful Founder Institute alumni and mentors.
  • Answers to your pressing questions about the African Startup Ecosystem. 

Featured Speakers: 

  • Keshni Morar - Local Leader at Managing Director at Founder Institute South Africa - A seasoned entrepreneur with four successful ventures, she excels as a business owner, angel investor, M&A practitioner, and startup mentor. With extensive experience in telecommunications and IT, she has managed deals exceeding US$4.5 billion across Africa. As the Founder of Investable, she empowers startups through expert guidance. With over 200 projects led and a passion for innovation, she is the ideal partner to help businesses thrive in a competitive landscape.

  • Jerry Oche - Founder & CEO at Zowasel - An agricultural technologist, economist, and entrepreneur with deep roots in farming as the son of a grower. Passionate about transforming agriculture, Jerry leads Zowasel, an agricultural technology company leveraging data science and technology to improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability for farmers across value chains. Under his leadership, Zowasel operates across Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania, driving meaningful impact in the agricultural sector. 

Additional Resources:
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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 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.

Speakers

Keshni

Keshni Morar

Managing Director @ Founder Institute South Africa + Investable

Jerry

Jerry Oche

Co-founder/CEO @ Zowasel

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