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Switzerland

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Driving innovation governance and portfolio management by crafting impactful engagement strategies.

Nairobi County, Kenya

As an Innovation Specialist at UNICEF Kenya, I provide technical leadership and support for program innovations, focusing on their implementation and scaling to achieve UNICEF's strategic priorities. A key part of my role includes enhancing last mile school connectivity through the GIGA project, aimed at improving educational outcomes for children across Kenya.I am dedicated to mainstreaming innovation as a transformative strategy within our country program. My work involves developing and executing innovative solutions that drive significant and sustainable changes, leveraging technology and creative practices to positively impact children's lives.

Nairobi, Kenya

Startinev works with organizations in Africa to promote an innovative and vibrant community of entrepreneurs and promote economic growth.Instrumental in growing and developing the Early Stage startup ecosystem in Nairobi through active community building. Led the strategic planning for community-building initiatives, cultivating a vibrant network of over 400 startups, with several scaling beyond local borders.With my expertise, I've directly contributed to the success of approximately 20 startups through advising, mentoring, and refining their product-market fit.I have successfully managed and executed events and programs such as SAISTIVAL by GiZ, Nairobi Innovation Challenge by University of Nairobi, and UNFPA FGM Hacklabs, where I fostered investment acumen, fundraising strategies, and social impact.Instrumental in securing $2 million in funding for multiple startups, by leveraging financial analytics, due diligence, and investor relations.

Africa

Pioneered the strategic vision of Diagnosoft, securing essential partnerships and funding, and positioning the company as a leader in AI-powered healthcare solutions in Africa.Strategically positioned the company for investment opportunities, securing $20,000 in grant funding and establishing key partnerships.Emerged as a recognized thought leader in health technologies, particularly AI in healthcare in Africa.

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Devised a comprehensive curriculum focusing on the Platform Economy, equipping over 100 executives from the Banking, Fintech and Agritech sectors with the strategies to position their startups for international success.Taught an array of specialized courses that covered key topics such as Network Effects, Scaling Digital Platforms, Platform Valuation, Matchmaking Algorithms and fundraising; all aimed at deepening students' understanding of current and emerging trends in platform-based businesses.

Nairobi, Kenya

I currently serve on the ICT Committee at Karen Country Club, a premium family-oriented club in Kenya, where I contribute my expertise in technology and help enhance the club's digital initiatives.

Africa

At Anza Village, an Africa-oriented founders community focused on networking, learning, and growth, I played a pivotal role in developing the strategy for the inaugural Anza Grow Academy. This intensive 8-week startup 101 course aimed to equip founders with essential skills and knowledge, contributing to their entrepreneurial journey and fostering their growth within the community.

East Africa

Africa

Currently developing and executing a transformative digital economy curriculum tailored for African MSMEs. Leading capacity building for the CIPE program team in emerging technologies and market trends. Conducting interactive Trainer-of-Trainer (ToT) sessions with a focus on digital transformation. Implementing post-training assessments to continuously evaluate and adapt the training programs.

Africa

-As a Techstars Community All-Star, I proudly belong to the esteemed group comprising the top 0.5% of community leaders within the Techstars network. -This recognition reflects the immense value I bring as an enthusiastic, experienced, and exemplary member of the deeply global Techstars community. To earn this distinction, I have actively contributed to the community through organizing, facilitating, or mentoring at a Techstars community program within the last three years.

Nairobi

Pong Agencies is a leading ICT Systems Integrator. We specialize in bringing together and making sense of various technologies in your organisation. The company was founded on the sole principle of enabling people to connect and communicate effectively using technology.-As Managing Director, I supervise and control all strategic and business aspects of the company, responsible for giving proper strategic direction and creating a vision for success.-My goal is to drive the company to growth and expansion in the region through sustainable and lasting business practices.

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

I foster connections and innovation at Impact Hub Geneva!Guiding members in building a sustainable and collaborative communityFacilitating the development of individual projectsCultivating a joyful and supportive atmosphere within the HubImpact Hub is an innovation lab that brings engaged people together to enable the transition into a more inclusive and respectful future.

Nairobi

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)- Nairobi County, is a NON-PROFIT, autonomous, private sector membership based organization, (BMO).-During my tenure at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, I demonstrated leadership as the head of the ICT, Innovation, and Youth Committee. In this role, I spearheaded advocacy efforts within these crucial areas, forging partnerships with academia, financial institutions, regulators, and government entities. -I passionately advocated for youth-owned businesses in the Kenyan economy and created valuable networking and learning opportunities to empower and uplift entrepreneurs in these sectors.

Nairobi

Cosmos Trading company is an innovative building and civil works construction company based in Kenya. We take great pride in our utilization of technology, excellent workmanship, competitive fees, and the ability to deliver results. My role as C.E.O is to drive strategy and ensure continuous business growth.

-As an Entrepreneurship Trainer at Ovotox International School, a certified TVET college specializing in professional multimedia studies, I played a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurial mindset of students. -I developed a comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum, catering to those who aspired to pursue entrepreneurship as a career path. -Additionally, I had the privilege of facilitating multiple entrepreneurship courses, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in the dynamic world of business and innovation.

A company set up to support the Kenyan migration from analogue to digital television. The company is fully licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) to import and distribute digital decorders (digital Set Top Boxes).As Operations Manager, I oversaw operations of the company during its foundation stages. I was in charge of overseeing the relationship between then Communications Commission of Kenya (currently CA) and the company. This was to ensure smooth transition of our customers from the analogue to digital era of TV. Through innovative, yet practical strategies I successfully increased efficiency in logistics within the organisation. This saw the company increase its profit margin from 15% to 25% within the span of 2 months.

Financial Assistant at the Budgeting and Financial Management Service Unit. • Initiated a system for producing periodic dashboard monitory reports on key performance metrics of the Unit for the use of the head of financial services thus enabling the team leader to monitor and increase performance of team members.• Assigned budgeting allocation tasks of large scale global projects worth millions of dollars to various staff members therefore reducing backlog of payments and enhancing efficient allocation of resources. Gained experience in selecting a portifolio of investments for excess funds available to the United Nations Office at Nairobi.• Tracked hundreds of invoices from all over the world daily from point of receipt to point of payment, portraying ability to work well under pressure. Was also responsible for balancing supplier accounts from around the globe thus ensuring clients were paid in time and therefore reduced customer complaints.

Stanford Online Certificate Of Achievement In Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Innovation And Entrepreneurship

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Msc. International Financial Services, Finance

Activities and Societies: Economics ClubThe only independent research and teaching university in the UK with a Royal Charter.

Executive Education, Owner Manager Program

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Executive Education, Advance Entrepreneurship Program

This is a hands-on, practical and participant centred program designed to help SMEs detect execution gaps and explore the optimization.

B.Com, Finance

Activities and Societies: Y's Youth Club (CUEA)

Education record

Certificate, Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Asset For Diplomacy And Organisations

Demystify and understand the basics of AI Identify, practice, and discuss concrete AI applications for missions and nonprofit.