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Nairobi County, Kenya

• I lead strategy, operations, and product development at the SEF Venture Studio, driving scalable EdTech solutions in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). By aligning technology with learning science principles, I.
• Direct the strategic direction and operations of the Venture Studio, fostering the development of scalable, impactful FLN solutions by early- and growth-stage edtech startups.
• Oversee tailored incubation and acceleration programs to ensure alignment with educational goals and societal needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical, business, and pedagogical guidance, empowering startups to build and scale sustainable solutions.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in education, technology, government, and private sectors to amplify impact and outreach.
• Monitor and evaluate startup performance, ensuring alignment with the studio's objectives and driving long-term success in transforming education outcomes.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• I provide venture-building services to portfolio startups, supporting their product, business, and technology development, business strategy, investor readiness, and venture capital fundraising.Startups supported.
• UpTyke Education – develops and provides accessible digital learning content for the CBC K12 curriculum, catering to students with hearing and visual impairments.
• Deaftronics - developing a rechargeable hearing aid battery lasting 2-3 years, compatible with 80% of hearing aids, and chargeable via solar, household light, or a cell phone plug.
• SignVerse - AI-powered software that interprets text and speech into lifelike sign language avatars with real-time precision.
• Kochi - A digital platform for collecting assessment data to enable ordering, design, and personalization of assistive technology products, for people living with disabilities.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Provide comprehensive support to entrepreneurs in product development, business strategy, business development, systems and automation, operations, distribution channels, and fundraising

Nairobi County, Kenya

Spearheaded an Angel Investment program in Kenya, training aspiring angel investors and fostering new Angel Groups. I provided comprehensive education on investment strategies, due diligence, valuation, and portfolio management. I also facilitated deal sourcing and evaluation, organized networking events, and measured our impact on the ecosystem. Overall.

Nairobi, Kenya

Led product development, business operations, and business development for eduPesa, a FinTech solution for pocket money and school fee payments in Kenya. Spearheaded ideation, product design, MVP development, product launch, and marketing. Collaborated with a diverse team of designers, developers, marketers, and customer success professionals to ensure a.

Played a pivotal role in developing cost-effective digital loans targeting rural and peri-urban customers. Crafting a customer-focused product strategy and roadmap for SunKing's digital loans, maximizing the product's value proposition, and ensuring its market success. By driving market uptake through effective pilot programs and continuous improvement.

Austin, Texas, United States

Mentored and empowered 5+ startups in GTM strategy, product management, fundraising, and technical/business domains. Played a pivotal role in propelling their growth, accomplishments, and market presence. Actively contributed to strengthening the startup ecosystem through tailored mentorship and training, fostering collaborative learning, and cultivating.

London, England, United Kingdom

Sourced and evaluated promising African startups across multiple sectors, including FinTech, EdTech, AgriTech, and HealthTech. Conducted thorough screening and due diligence processes, contributing to the development and growth of the African startup ecosystem.

Nairobi, Kenya

Educator and mentor successfully upskilling programs for Microsoft partners, achieving significant improvements in competency and task quality. My mentoring has helped secure employment for numerous graduates at Microsoft and other top tech firms. Excelling in program improvement, using innovative approaches to drive excellence in technical education, and.

Nyeri, Kenya

DeHUB is a student-centric startup incubation hub at Dedan Kimathi University, fostering entrepreneurship through mentorship and resources, and empowering students to transform ideas into viable startups. Contributed to designing and implementing an incubation program, accelerating enrollment for 20+ startups, and fostering ecosystem growth. Mentored 8+.

Nyeri, Kenya

Guided and assessed students in class, projects, and internships, resulting in many securing positions at top tech companies. Contributed to curriculum review, delivering three updated, industry-relevant Computer Science, IT, and BBIT courses.

Nairobi, Kenya

Developed web and mobile apps using CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, Java, Android, SQL, MySQL, PHP, and Python, achieving a 40% user engagement boost and 25% performance improvement. Orchestrated software initiatives for a data dashboard, social media tool, and location-based app, cutting project timelines by 30% while ensuring high application quality. Architected.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Identified critical gaps and pain points, laying the foundation for a successful product strategy. Leading the ideation process and translating insights into actionable plans, delivering high-quality solutions that effectively addressed market challenges.

Nairobi, Kenya

Developed and deployed 10+ web and mobile apps, such as e-commerce, CRM, and real-time chat, using CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, Java, Android, SQL, MySQL, PHP, and Python. Ensured product quality through API integration, rigorous QA testing, and continuous feedback to enhance user experience. Conducted code reviews and enforced best practices, resulting in a 60%.

Nairobi, Kenya

Collaborated on the development of 5+ web and mobile applications using CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, Java, Android, SQL, MySQL, PHP, and Python. Contributed to successful project deployment, ensuring bug-free applications and achieving a 25% performance improvement. Actively participated in code reviews, reducing development time by 30% and emphasizing a.

Master Of Science (Msc), Mobile Telecommunications And Innovation

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Product Marketing

Key Skills Learned; Market and user Research, pricing, business model, OKRs and metrics, buyer and user personas, positioning and.

Gtap Lite - Product, Product Growth