Rethink what's possible in 2022: the world needs more entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.
Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, now is the time to act. As the global community moves incrementally toward an eventual post-pandemic future, today it remains filled with reshuffled industries and new problems in need of solutions. As we continue into 2022 and beyond, each and every entrepreneur has the opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.
That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Nairobi Virtual 2022 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Kenya's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Nairobi Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup events in Kenya over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in the “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process, combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Kenya accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including FI Kenya (Mama Ventures), Kitawa Wemo (Founder & CEO, MAMA Social Ventures), Njoki Munene (Business lead & Community Manager, MAMA Ventures), Nyasha Mutsekwa (Regional Executive, Adapt IT). In addition, some of Kenya's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Kenya Founder Institute includes:
- Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
- Agnel Nadida: Managing Partner, Ndindi and Nadida Advocates LLP
- Ann Gitari: Entrepreneurship Skills Development Trainer, The Writing Agency Kenya
- Anne Salim, Qhala
- Antony Kimani: Investor | Entrepreneur | Newton Venture Fellow
- Benson Maweu: Founder, Yuuji Shopping Ltd
- Berg Moe: Founder, Gründervekst AS
- Brian Ngaira: UX Researcher & Developer, Made by People
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Cynthia Mburugu: Ms , Optimum Options Limited
- Easter Fanning
- Elishama Okungu
- Erick Mokaya: Founder, Mwango Capital
- Farhat Bashir: Founding CEO, Seerab Technologies
- Franklin Kamnang Ngansop: Co-Founder, Vitamin CS Coaching
- Glenn Digollo: Co-Founder & CSO, PeerCarbon
- Haris Ali: Founder and CEO, Vertechx Technologies
- Harry Mwangi: Vice President of Sales, EGM Securities
- Ivan Ivanka: Founder & CEO, Markster
- Joe Ndirangu: Senior Legal Officer, Equity Group Holdings Plc and Equity Group Foundation
- Joel Wanjohi, Equator
- Kirumba Mwaura: CEO, MSCA ltd
- Lujain Abbas: Legal and Compliance Lead, Lami Technologies Limited
- Mandela Winnie: Product Associate, Amref Health Africa
- Maureen Macharia: CEO, Spindle Design
- More Argwings-Kodhek: Director of Marketing, Marketing Maasai
- Mutugi M'Narobi: Managing Director, Made by People
- Nadia KANOUN: CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
- Noreen Likimani: Program and Project Manager, MBM Africa
- Ochieng' G. Akatch: Partner, MO Advocates LLP (MO Legal)
- Paul Angatia: Commercial Director, Zeno Consulting Services
- Paul Kioi: Group Information Systems Manager, FCS
- Tirus Wanyoike: Lead Solution Architect & Customer Experience, BCK
- Tsedai Chagwedera: Principal, Echovc Partners
- Wakai Akino: Senior Consultant, Aliquot Ltd
- Wambita Okanya: CEO, Koho Communications
- Yobdar Bakri, The Executive Office of East Africa
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 9,000 Alumni raise over 2BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
Join us in Kenya to help build the future.
Apply to the Nairobi Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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