Online Event
Meet the African Startup Ecosystem
Gain insights and advice from Africa’s top ecosystem leaders
Date
Feb 12, 2025
Time
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Address
Online Event
Africa's startup ecosystem is thriving, and collaboration among its key players is critical for success. At this live online event, you'll hear from investors, legal advisors, founders, and accelerator leaders in a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Founder Institute. This session will explore opportunities, challenges, and growth strategies unique to Africa's startup landscape. An interactive AMA segment will follow, giving you the chance to ask burning questions. If you want to expand your network and gain actionable insights, don't miss this event.
What You'll Learn:
- Key trends and opportunities in Africa’s startup ecosystem.
- How investors and accelerators approach startup growth.
- Practical advice from legal advisors on navigating regulations.
- Tips for building connections in the African startup community.
Featured Speakers:
- Simon Turner - Managing Director at Founder Institute Ghana- Simon is a seasoned entrepreneur, strategist, and innovation leader with 20+ years of experience helping startups build credibility, traction, and access global networks. As a Founding Partner of The Groundbreaking Org and Director of Founder Institute Ghana, he supports world-class tech businesses in frontier markets. Previously, he led major initiatives at MEST, partnered with MasterCard Foundation, and directed Challenges Group in Ghana.
- Tarek Chelaifa - Venture Partner at Silicon Badia - A seasoned manager with a strong background in international development and partnership creation, driven by a passion for empowering innovative tech startups to address emerging market challenges. Currently serving as a Venture Partner with Silicon Badia, he focuses on sourcing investment opportunities and deal flow in the Maghreb region, leveraging his expertise in early-stage ventures and venture capital.
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Patricia Rinke - Investment Manager at AfricInvest Group - She leads investments in technology startups that drive socioeconomic development across Africa, combining her expertise in finance and technology to foster impactful innovation. Prior to her role at AfricInvest, she held finance positions at Atos, a leading IT provider, and Magna, a global automotive supplier.
Additional Resources:
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Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights 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 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.
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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