The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Kenya Spring 2024 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Kenya's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Kenya Spring 2024 Founder Institute today.
Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Kenya, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
The Kenya program 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 in the program, providing them with 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: Chairman, 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: Cofounder , Vitamin C&S Coaching
- Glenn Digollo: Co-Founder & CSO, PeerCarbon
- Haris Ali: Chief Executive Officer, Vertechx Technologies Private Limited
- Harry Mwangi: Vice President of Sales, EGM Securities
- Ivan Ivanka: CEO / General Partner, i1x Venture Studio / Camel Capital
- 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 Designer , Peer Carbon
- Maureen Macharia: CEO, Spindle Design
- More Argwings Kodhek: Director of Marketing, Made by People
- 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: Regional Director, Kybernan Technologies
- 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.
Join us in Kenya to build a great company in 2024.
Apply to the Kenya Spring 2024 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
